Lead Teacher

CU1 Careers • Anchorage, AK

35d • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Lead Teacher to join our team! In this role, you'll lead a classroom environment where children feel safe, supported and inspired to learn. You'll plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum that meets NAYC accreditation and licensing standards, while fostering a space that celebrates diversity and developmental need. As a Lead Teacher, you'll build meaningful connections with children, families, and teammates, ensuring clear communication and a strong sense of community. This position is located at our Abbott Headquarters (1941 Abbott Rd.)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA in age specific area ex: Toddlers or Preschool, and/or additional training and course work in early childhood education.
• At least two years experience teaching in an early childhood program and a working knowledge of licensing and NAEYC Accreditation standards.
• Adult, Infant and Child CPR / First Aid required.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• NAEYC basic membership will be purchased for employee following 6 months of employment if they don't already have a membership. If they already have a membership, the renewal will be paid by the credit union if they are still employed here.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements an emergent curriculum founded on Developmentally Appropriate Practice and NAEYC Accreditation standards.
• Communicates appropriately (verbal and written) with children, parents/families, teaching and management teams.
• Plans and Facilitates developmentally appropriate learning experiences, activities and interactions that recognize age/diversity specific need/issues of customers served.
• Completes forms and records related to children’s development and learning experiences. Documentation includes children’s original work, photographs, anecdotal records and other appropriate recording and assessment tools.
• Creates and maintains a safe, organized, well supplied and varied learning environment.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy environment through adequate supervision of children and implementation of infection control procedures.
• Helps to ensure the safety of equipment and materials.
• Maintains a first aid kit.
• Complies with licensing and NAEYC Accreditation standards while implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practice.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and makes adjustments and accommodations when appropriate.
• Meets the current standards as established for the department in the completion of all assigned duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Completes initial and annual Competency Plan for assigned job and department.
• Demonstrates personal and interpersonal qualities that support the mission of Credit Union 1.

Benefits

• NAEYC basic membership will be purchased for employee following 6 months of employment if they don't already have a membership. If they already have a membership, the renewal will be paid by the credit union if they are still employed here.

What This Job Offers

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