Childcare Provider​/Teacher

Location: Seldovia

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

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."

Position Overview

The Childcare Teacher serves as a primary leader in the Ch'anik'na Program, by providing quality care and education to infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children with the goal of increasing social competence, school readiness, and knowledge and pride in traditional Alaska Native culture and heritage. This position requires a person to ensure a healthy, safe environment while supervising simultaneous activities.

Schedule

35 hours per week generally worked as 7-hour work days Monday through Friday. Variances occasionally for coverage, opening/closing duties, and/or meetings with parents or admin time. Admin time is provided as 6-7 hours per week, which may be scheduled flexibly to best meet the needs of the classroom. There may be needs for increased admin time annually in preparation for enrollment packets and parent meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides the primary leadership role for planning and implementation of age and culturally appropriate activities, custodial care, and supervision of children.
• Utilizes a variety of appropriate industry approved strategies to meet educational and developmental goals and the physical, emotional, social, cultural, cognitive and language needs of enrolled children.
• Utilizes appropriate discipline and guidance techniques such as redirection, acknowledgment of appropriate behavior and setting acceptable limits.
• Provides a healthy, safe and secure learning environment through the use of consistent limits, appropriate guidance techniques, and the development of an atmosphere of respect for children and adults.
• Identify high-risk situations and actively support families through discussions with parents/guardians, modeling behavior to promote protective factors, or providing referrals to services.
• Provides guidance and support to Teacher Aides to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
• Participates in active supervision strategies of positioning oneself to observe all children; watching, counting, and listening at all times, and using one's knowledge of each child's development and abilities to anticipate their actions and gets involved to give appropriate redirection when necessary.
• Maintains classroom in accordance with applicable guidance for health and safety.
• Identifies the educational needs of children through observation and develops individualized education plans (IEP's) as required.
• Ensures appropriate documentation of program operations for reporting purposes
• Uses computers and computer programs effectively to enter data, create lesson plans and process information, and to develop documents, and program materials.
• Establishes partnerships with parents that are respectful, culturally sensitive, and nonjudgmental.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences with parents and ensures families' strengths and needs are addressed.
• Pursue professional development plan including formal trainings as recommended by SVT.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications /Employment Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must pass background check including fingerprints prior to starting work
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and agree to all Drug Free Workplace policies as a condition of employment
• At minimum - An Associate's degree in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with prior experience working with 0-5 age group in a daycare or preschool type setting
• Teachers not holding a degree in Early Childhood Education must hold a current Child Development Associate (CDA)…