Youth Caregiver

Akhire; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Akhire in Palmer, Alaska is hiring a Youth Caregiver for a full-time position. The role focuses on creating a safe, welcoming environment for children and supervising daily activities, meals, and outdoor play.

Responsibilities include maintaining orderly learning spaces, encouraging learning through play and reading, and participating in staff meetings and training. CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain is required, with physical ability to assist children as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, kneel, and actively engage with children throughout the day.
• CDA Credential, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for children.
• Supervise children throughout daily activities, meals, and outdoor play.
• Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and learning materials.
• Encourage learning through play, creativity, reading, and hands on activities.
• Applicant must be able to multi-task, and will answer to the Center Administrator or Care Manager.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing training opportunities.
• Follow all company policies and childcare licensing requirements.
• Onboarding new staff, reviews timecards.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA Credential, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related education

Job description

Palmer, AK, United States

• Work Experience Prior Experience preferred
• Country United States

Job Description

AKHIRE is currently recruiting for the following position:

Youth Caregiver

Full-time $16.00-$22.00 Hr.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for children
  
• Supervise children throughout daily activities, meals, and outdoor play
  
• Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and learning materials
• Encourage learning through play, creativity, reading, and hands on activities
  
• Applicant must be able to multi-task, and will answer to the Center Administrator or Care Manager.
  
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing training opportunities
  
• Follow all company policies and childcare licensing requirements
  
• Onboarding new staff, reviews timecards
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
  
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, kneel, and actively engage with children throughout the day
• CDA Credential, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related education is a plus