Child Care Classroom Aide

Child Care 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