Childcare Aide

Come join our team at Seldovia Village Tribe!

Hours: Up to full time hours available! Accepting applications for all schedule interests (part time, full time, seasonal, on-call, etc.)

Salary: $16.00 to $22.00 per hour, depending on experience

Note: This is an onsite position requiring an in-office setting engaging directly with our team. Our organization does not sponsor employment visas.

Ch’anik’na is operated by Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) and is funded through grants to provide quality childcare for Alaska Native children in Seldovia. SVT has recognized that, not only do Alaska Native families need quality child care, but so do non-Alaska Native families in the Seldovia community. SVT has been committed to child enrichment/educational care for over 25 years for the community of Seldovia.

Ch’anik’na is a child enrichment facility that offers a diverse learning experience. We strive to integrate the past with the present and help the children in our care become their very best. We incorporate the unique native cultures of SVT into our curriculum including that of the Unangax, Yupik, Sugpiaq, and Athabascan people.

Ch’anik’na (pronounced cha-NEEK-nuh) is a Dena’ina word for children’s house. The word, unique to our area, was specially chosen to represent our dedication to exploring and enriching all of our children’s various cultures, Alaskan and worldwide, and exploring the surroundings and cultural environment of the Seldovia community.

Our guidelines for children are:

“We care by using kind words and listening ears, share, trade, and take turns.”

“We are safe by using walking feet, inside voices, and following directions.”

• Collaboratively work with other Ch’anik’na team members in supervising children ages newborn and up.
• Assist with and participate in daily classroom activities of the Ch’anik’na program
  • Conduct child drop-off procedures such as temperature taking and ensuring appropriate hand washing.
  • Monitor and engage children during free play times.
  • Lead or assist with circle time.
  • Preparation of snacks and engagement during snack time.
  • Conduct prepared craft activities.
  • Monitor and engage children during outdoor play.
  • Required duties for field trips and Science Fridays.
• Maintain cleaning procedures and infection control protocols.
• Adhere to regulations, mandatory reporting requirements, and SVT safety protocols.
• Assist in the personal care needs of attending children, such as diaper changing and potty training, and utilizing the daily log to keep track of these activities.
• Participate in organization-wide initiatives as needed.
• Reliability:
  Consistent on-time attendance is vital to the success of this position.
• Confidentiality:
  Staff should not disclose or discuss personal information regarding children and their families with any unauthorized person.
• Team Oriented:
  Not only works well with others, but proactively seeks ways to ensure the success of the team.
• Interpersonal and communication skills:
  Strong, age-appropriate communication, connection building, and listening skills are essential to working with children and their families.
• Patience:
  Working with children requires the ability to respond to overwhelming and difficult situations calmly.
• Physical Stamina:
  Working with children can be physically taxing and requires the ability to meet and exceed the physical requirements of this position.
• Job knowledge: staff should seek to understand the needs of children, including emotional support, comfort, and problem solving.
• Reading/Writing:
  Must be able to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Employee is required to achieve the following immediately after hire (during first days of work) or already possess the following:
  • Mandatory Reporter Training completion certificate.
  • CDC Milestones Training completion certificate.
  • Concussion in Sports Training completion certificate.
  • Sexual Abuse Awareness Training completion certificate.
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Training required, provided by SVT.
  • ADEC Food Handler’s Card required, provided by SVT.
• Must have basic operating knowledge of a computer (Mac and PC) with basic proficiency in…