Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

The Assistant Teacher supports our on-site learning center team by helping create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children. This role assists with daily routines, classroom activities, and program implementation while ensuring the supervision and safety of every child. The Assistant Teacher also helps foster meaningful connections with families, staff, and the community. We're looking for someone dependable, caring, and ready to make a difference in the lives of others while growing their own skills in an encouraging and team-driven environment.

This position is based out of our Anchorage Headquarters.

Pay Range: $20.03 - $27.94

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• COMMUNICATION:
  Communicates appropriately (verbal and written) with children, parents/families, teaching and management teams.
• DAILY
  
  ACTIVITIES:
  
  Assists in program implementation by facilitating developmentally appropriate learning experiences that recognize age/diversity specific needs/issues of customers served.
• DOCUMENTATION:
  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 tools.
• CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT:
  Assists in creating and maintaining a safe, organized, well supplied and varied learning environment.
• HEALTH & SAFETY:
  Assists in maintaining 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.
• TRAINING &
  
  EDUCATION:
  
  Current infant/child CPR/first aid certification. Meets licensing requirements and NAEYC accreditation standards for continuing education. Completes required yearly CU1 trainings.
• CLASSROOM OPERATIONS:
  Complies with licensing and NAEYC Accreditation standards while implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practice.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets the current standards as established for the department or branch in the completion of all assigned duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

IDENTIFIED COMPETENCIES

• Completes initial and annual Competency Plan for assigned job and department.

CORE VALUES

• Demonstrates personal and interpersonal qualities that support mission statement of Credit Union 1.

ESSENTIAL

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

(Any equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience)

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Child care experience is preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Adult, Infant and Child CPR/ First Aid required.
• Other Qualifications: N/A
• Attendance: Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
• English Language: Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• NAEYC: Basic membership will be purchased for employee following 6 months of employment if they do 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.
• 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).

BENEFITS AT CU1: At Credit Union 1, we believe in life balance, which means supporting our employees both at work and when away. Eligible positions enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote overall wellbeing- financially, professionally and personally. Health & Wellness Credit Union 1 offers employees multiple medical plans to choose from, including PPOs and HSA-qualified plans, as well as dental, vision, and services to support overall mental and physical health.

Financial Security Employees and their families are supported in life planning with employer-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and AD&D coverage. Voluntary plans are offered to cover critical illness, accidents, and hospital indemnity expenses. Employees participate in 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions and profit-sharing contributions. Additional benefits support our employees' lifestyle and…