JOB TITLE: Child Care Center Teacher Aide Job No. 21-1093
DEPARTMENT: Workforce Development Work Schedule: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Child Care Administrator Supervisory: No
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No Open Date: August 2026
Federal Testing: No Closing Date: Until Filled
WORKERS COMPENSATION CLASS CODE: 8810 Pay Rate: DOE
SUMMARY OR PURPOSE
Provides high quality early care and learning experiences for young children. Assist in planning a developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for young children which follows the standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ensures developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive care is provided for children in the center based child care program.
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Ensures a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with all applicable health and safety standards and regulations for children in group care.
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Assists the Teacher in administering developmental screenings and assessments to determine the developmental progress of children.
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Assists the Teacher in planning and offering age-appropriate activities that follow the daily schedule and weekly activity plan.
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Maintains communication with families to ensure parents are informed about program activities and volunteer opportunities.
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Records daily observation of children’s activities and promotes positive guidance and behavioral health practices.
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Maintains active supervision of children at all times.
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Prepare daily reports and log sheets.
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Assists children in building independence with personal care skills.
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Maintains proactive communication with the Center staff.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
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Some familiarity of early childhood development.
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Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English.
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Ability to maintain a positive and professional relationship with families.
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Ability to bend, kneel, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds and interact with children at their eye level.
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Knowledge of program policies, health and safety regulations, emergency procedures, and ability to implement them along with other team members.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of children and family information.
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Ability to maintain regular attendance and be dependable and punctual.
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Familiarity with Inupiat culture.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Must be at least 18 years old.
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High School diploma or GED.
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Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background check, Sex Offenders check, fingerprint check, and other required background checks.
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Documentation verifying the individual is free from active Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
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Ability to participate in an initial orientation and annual training hours through conferences, online courses, or other professional development opportunities.
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Ability to obtain Infant and Adult CPR and First Aid Certification within the probationary period.
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Ability to pass a drug test.
As a federally recognized sovereign Tribe and contractor under P.L. 93-638, Native Village of Barrow gives preference for training and employment to qualified candidates who are Alaskan Natives and/or American Indian.
native village of barrow is an alcohol and drug free workplace.