Childcare Classroom Aide (Wasilla)

Position Summary: The Childcare Classroom Aide supports the daily program designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of a group of children. This position will provide support to all classrooms. Primary Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to): The successful candidate will: • Provide care and protection for assigned children. • Consider and provide for the needs of the individual in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background, emotional or physical handicaps and individual style and pace of learning. • Respect the dignity and basic rights of each child. • Help children learn to adapt to and cope with real-life situations; to develop appropriate habits in such activities as eating, dressing, napping and personal hygiene. • Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops and other career development and professional activities. • Assure that equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate and in good condition. • Perform classroom related and other maintenance duties as requested. • Assist with public relations and events and other duties as assigned. • Maintain a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere for staff and children. • Maintain confidentiality. • Perform all other related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements • High school diploma or GED. • Six (6) months experience working as a Childcare Classroom Aide. • Solid understanding of childhood development, preferred. • Food Worker Card, preferred. • Ability to lift and move up to sixty (60) pounds. • Must pass a state and federal background check. • CPR and First Aid Certification. General Information: Location: 4401 E Palmer-Wasilla Hwy., Wasilla, AK 99654 Supervisor: Operations Manager Schedule: Monday – Friday; 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Salary: $16.00 - $17.75 per hour DOE/E. Plus full benefits: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave and holidays, and retirement plan with matching contributions. Additional Information: • Hiring preferences shall be given to eligible and qualified Alaska Native/American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act. To Apply: Submit Resume to: Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org For more information or to download the job description visit www.kniktribe.org/careers