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.
• 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:             $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