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):
• Maintain a physical environment conducive to children’s growth and development and promote optimal program functioning.
• Consider and provide for the individual needs of each child in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background, emotional or physical handicaps, and individual learning style.
• 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 professional activities.
• Assure that equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate, and in good condition.
• Perform classroom related and other maintenance duties as assigned.
• Assist with public relations and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months’ experience working with children in a classroom setting.
• 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; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Salary: $16.00 – $17.75 per hour DOE/E. Full time employees will receive full benefits to include: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave and holidays, and retirement plan with matching contributions.


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