Preschool Teacher

Kenaitze Indian Tribe

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Teacher's main responsibility is to create a positive and enriching environment, which promotes the growth and development of up to 20 children and their families. The Preschool Teacher maintains on-going communication and contact with families while working in collaboration with other program components (health, nutrition, family services, and mental health) to integrate educational goals and developmentally appropriate practices into the family setting. The Preschool Teacher encourages the health and well-being of each child by following performance standards. In addition to social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development, The Preschool Teacher prepare children for a successful transition into the public school system.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; or a combination of education and experience may substitute for a degree
Three (3) years of experience in a preschool setting
Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy
Pediatric/Adult CPR and First Aid Certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)
State of Alaska Food Worker Card (or obtain within 30 days of hire)
Ability to develop developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum and materials
Ability to implement, track, and collect data for outcome-based curriculum and goals
Experience with computerized data management systems
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to guide and mentor employees, colleagues, and volunteers
Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
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 with Head Start child development program and performance standards
Knowledge and experience with the Creative Curriculum, e-DECA, Teaching Strategies GOLD, DIAL 4, and USDA-Child and Adult Care Food Program
Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

Responsibilities

Collaboratively develops and utilizes developmentally appropriate lesson plans which reflect mandated elements; component work plans; parental and cultural influences; social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children; and the eight domains and outcomes
Maintains accurately written records and data entry in database system
Follows a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, Dena'ina language, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals with children in family style, effective activity transitions, social skills curriculum
Responsible for classroom management; child/staff ratio; guiding and mentoring Early Learning Aides and volunteers during class and on field trips; and delegation of responsibilities to team members according to their abilities, development, and skills to ensure that all classroom activities are conducted
Encourages and schedules regular parent volunteers in classroom; regular Parent Engagement activities/meetings; and planned family events which may require working occasional evenings
Participates in training, professional development, and regularly scheduled team meetings to plan for and deliver collaborative services which may require working evenings or weekends
Plans and facilitates the development of Family Partnerships Agreements (FPA) with parents of students through establishment of mutual trust relationships and the identification of family strengths, goals, needed services, and support
Assists families in achieving goals by coordinating support services, making contacts with agencies, providing transportation resources, and scheduling appointments
Conducts a minimum of two home visit per school year with each family; may conduct other home visits for purposes of assessment and support, and to share information on parenting, educational strategies, and classroom progress
Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance