Lead Teacher - CU1's Learning Center

Credit Union 1 Alaska•Anchorage, AK

8d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Little 1's Learning Center is committed to providing exceptional early childhood education through strong relationships, intentional teaching, continuous learning, and a culture of collaboration. The Lead Teacher contributes to a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment where children learn, grow, and thrive while leading a high-quality classroom that supports the Learning Center's mission, quality standards, and core values. This position is located at our Abbott Headquarters (1941 Abbott Rd.).

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be able to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to communicate effectively and complete required documentation.
Meet all Alaska Child Care Licensing requirements, including required background checks and health requirements.
Obtain and maintain current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
Successfully complete required onboarding, orientation, and mandatory training.
Maintain an active Alaska SEED Registry membership and meet the qualifications for SEED Career Ladder Levels 6-7, including a Child Development Associate (CDA) or a minimum of 6 Early Childhood Education (ECE) specific college credits.
Complete a minimum of 24 hours of annual professional development and participate in required Learning Center training, coaching, and quality improvement activities.
Responsible for abiding and complying with the policy for compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws and regulations (BSA/AML) and the policy for compliance with office of foreign assets control laws and regulations (OFAC).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Candidates selected for a position at Credit Union 1 will be subject to a criminal background check prior to their employment.

Nice To Haves

Credit Union 1 does not provide visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Maintain active supervision and lead safe, organized, and engaging classroom environments.
Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG), and children's individual learning goals.
Lead daily classroom routines, transitions, and learning experiences that promote engagement, independence, and positive behavior.
Monitor classroom operations to ensure compliance with Alaska Child Care Licensing Regulations and all Learning Center health, safety, sanitation, medication, emergency, and confidentiality procedures.
Complete accurate and timely documentation, including attendance, Procare entries, child observations, developmental assessments, portfolios, family communication, and other required records.
Complete Teaching Strategies GOLD observations and checkpoints within established timelines.
Maintain classroom materials, equipment, and learning environments that support children's development.
Demonstrate regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Lead the daily operation of the classroom through professionalism, accountability, organization, and positive relationships.
Build respectful, collaborative relationships with children, families, coworkers, and leadership.
Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and direction to Assistant Teachers, substitutes, volunteers, and classroom support staff.
Delegate responsibilities appropriately while maintaining overall responsibility for classroom quality.
Support the onboarding of new employees through modeling, collaboration, and encouragement.
Accept coaching while modeling continuous learning and professional growth.
Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, coaching, and continuous quality improvement activities.
Demonstrate the Credit Union’s core values of Driven by Care, Invested in Community, Commitment to Curiosity, and Do What's Right.
Build nurturing relationships that promote each child's learning, confidence, independence, and well-being.
Recognize families as children's first and most important teachers through respectful communication and collaborative partnerships.
Serve as the primary classroom contact for daily family communication.
Plan individualized learning experiences based on child observations, assessment data, and family input.
Maintain child portfolios through observations, documentation, work samples, and developmental assessments.
Utilize developmentally appropriate practices and Pyramid Model strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
Plan and facilitate family conferences that support children's growth and development.
Create a welcoming, inclusive classroom where every child and family feels valued and respected.
Support the mission, vision, and values of Little 1's Learning Center.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and ethical behavior.
Build a respectful, collaborative, and solution-focused classroom culture.
Implement Learn & Grow, NAEYC Best Practices, Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG), Pyramid Model practices, and other continuous quality improvement initiatives with fidelity.
Support the professional growth of coworkers through collaboration, modeling, and encouragement.
Represent the Learning Center professionally within Credit Union 1 and the community.
Lift and assist children up to 40 pounds.
Sit, kneel, squat, bend, crawl, reach, and transition frequently between floor and standing positions.
Participate in active indoor and outdoor play in varying weather conditions.
Walk and stand for extended periods.
Respond quickly to children's needs and emergency situations.
Perform routine classroom cleaning, organization, and preparation.
Use fine motor skills for lesson planning, documentation, assessment, classroom materials, and technology.
Maintain continuous visual and auditory supervision of children.

Benefits

Multiple medical plans to choose from, including PPOs and HSA-qualified plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Services to support overall mental and physical health
Employer-paid life insurance
Disability coverage
AD&D coverage
Voluntary plans to cover critical illness, accidents, and hospital indemnity expenses
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
Profit-sharing contributions
Generous paid time off
Access to CU1's accredited early learning center in Anchorage, Alaska
Employee loan and mortgage discounts
Education assistance
Volunteerism and community engagement opportunities