Position Summary:

The Childcare Teacher Assistant is will plan and carry out a daily program designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of a group of children.  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Assist with scheduled program appropriate developmental experiences for a group of children.
• 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.
• Make daily observations of the health of children, reporting conditions which require attention.
• Maintain progress records on the emotional, physical, social and intellectual development of assigned children.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops, and other career development professional activities.
• Assist with public relation and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certification, preferred.
• One (1) year experience working as a Childcare Teacher Assistant.
• 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; 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Salary:             $17.75 – $19.00 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