Child Care Service Provider

Kenaitze Indian Tribe • Kenai, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides support to Early Learning participants in the Birth-5 setting based on language, tradition, culture and activities based on lesson plans and individualizations set forth by the classroom teacher. The Child Care Service Provider is responsible for the delivery of child care services for children (birth-5) transitioning from the Early Learning day to the end of the child care day. The Child Care Service Provider is responsible for providing appropriate activities and continuity of care during the child care service day and will follow all Child Care Licensing regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• One (1) year of experience working with children Birth-5 years old
• Must have a current CDA or obtain with 18 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) 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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Good oral and written communication-standard language
• Ability to work a varied work schedule
• 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

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
• A desire to understand Kenaitze Dena'ina culture, history, and traditions

Responsibilities

• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
• Works as a team member with Early Learning staff as well as other programs within the Kenaitze Education Department
• Maintains accurate data records using Child Plus along with providing weekly lesson plans for the child care classroom
• Assists with and follows regulations regarding (but not limited to), laundry, sanitation, emergency evacuation plans, playground, and building safety
• Creates a positive and structured learning environment for children in the child care classroom, establishes routines and clear expectations for children, models problem-solving skills using the Conscious Discipline model as adopted by the Kenaitze Education Department
• Performs basic child care responsibilities, including the ability to change children's diapers, assist in toileting, and help with feeding children, as necessary
• Maintains open communication with parents/families and Early Learning staff and provides regular updates on the progress and development of enrolled children
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED