Child Care Center Teacher

JOB TITLE: Child Care Center Teacher 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. Plans 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

· Plans, teaches, and implements the early care and learning program in accordance with the Child Care Center’s Policies and Procedures and the standards set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Child Care and Development Fund Plan.

· Develops and posts weekly activity plans in a timely manner.

· Administers a developmental screening and an ongoing assessment process for children resulting in an Individual Learning Plan to meet the needs of individual children.

· Ensures classroom activities and the environment is interactive and reflects cultural backgrounds of the children and community.

· Ensures a safe and healthy classroom environment which includes an orderly room arrangement for various activities such as play, lunch, and naps in accordance with all applicable health and safety standards and regulations. Ensures a variety of age-appropriate materials are available supporting all domains of development and is free of hazard conditions.

· Ensures and maintains active supervision of children at all times.

· Helps to promote positive social and emotional interaction among children.

· Promotes and maintains positive relationships with enrolled families which includes the sharing of classroom activities, developmental progress for children, and Parent/Teacher Conferences.

· Encourages parental involvement in setting individual goals for children and volunteering in the classroom.

· Provides guidance to classroom volunteers and substitutes to ensure classroom curriculum and schedules are followed.

· Helps children build independence with personal care skills.

· Records daily observation of children’s activities and promotes positive guidance and behavioral health practices.

· Compiles documentation and submits it in a timely manner.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

· Knowledge of early childhood theories, practices and culturally responsive care promoting high quality child care service.

· Knowledge of program policies, health and safety regulations, emergency procedures, and ability to implement these as necessary.

· Ability to maintain a positive and professional relationship with families.

· Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills both orally and written.

· Ability to always maintain confidentiality of child and family information.

· Ability to bend, kneel, lift and carry up to 40 pounds and interact with children at their eye level.

· Speak, read and write in English.

· Knowledge of the Child Care and Development Fund Program.

· Knowledge of local community resources.

· Knowledge in using a PC and common software applications.

· Experience working with children and parents.

· Familiarity with Inupiat culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Must be 18 years of age or older.

· Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check including an OCS background check, Sex Offender check, fingerprint check and other required background checks.

· Documentation verifying that the individual is free from active Pulmonary Tuberculosis.

· Interest in obtaining the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or working towards a CDA equivalency within the first year of employment and maintain that credential throughout employment.

· Ability to participate in an initial orientation and annual training hours through conferences, online courses or other professional development opportunities.

· High School diploma or GED.

· Ability to pass a drug test.

· Ability to obtain Infant and Adult CPR and First Aid Certification within the probationary period.

· Inupiat speaking preferred.

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.