Lead Teacher - CU1's Learning Center

• Pay or shift range: $21.79 USD to $30.28 USD At Credit Union 1, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and transparent workplace. The salary range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. In line with our salary administration policy, starting base salaries for new hires typically fall in-between the minimum and midpoint of the designated pay range.

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.)

Pay Range: $21.79/hr.

- $30.28/hr.

• 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.

• 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.
• Demonst…