Child Care Program Assistant

Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK

About The Position

The Child Care Program Assistant is responsible for greeting parents, children, and visitors to the Kahtnuht'ana Duhdeldiht Campus in a courteous, professional, and service-oriented manner. This role includes managing visitor access to the facility and ensuring the safe departure of children with their authorized guardians. Additionally, the Program Assistant provides support to childcare classrooms as needed and collaborates with the Child Care Supervisor and Early Learning Manager in preparing monthly childcare documentation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
One year (1) of experience of clerical experience
Must have a current CDA or obtain with 18 months of hire
Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification required upon hire, or within 30 days
Must have Food Handler's Card or obtain within 30 days of hire
Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy
Possesses a creative, energetic, and motivated approach to achieving goals
Ability to interact with children in a nurturing and supportive manner, understanding their physical and emotional needs
Ability to manage multiple goals, projects, and deadlines
Ability to lead, adapt, and align programs with change
Good oral and written communication
Ability to work a varied work schedule
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience working with children Birth-5 years old
Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

Responsibilities

Greets all un'ina (i.e. children, families, staff, visitors, etc.) in a friendly, caring manner.
Listens and positively responds to request for information or assistance
Enters data of enrolled students/families into database system
Monitors and maintains child care daily sign in/sign out sheets
Prepares child care classroom sign in/sign out sheets
Assures that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult and that this adult is authorized to receive the child
Screens visitors prior to allowing entry into offices and classrooms and maintains the Emergency Release book (accurate signatures are obtained and copies are distributed timely)
Provides support to child care classroom when needed
Provides support with child care monthly handling of invoices and billing system
Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance