Bunnell Early Childhood Lab School Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher – Bunnell House Early Childhood Lab School

Are you passionate about supporting young learners during their most formative years? UAF Community & Technical College is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher for the Bunnell House Early Childhood Lab School to join our dynamic Learning Lab team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a meaningful impact in both early childhood education and the development of future educators.

As a Lead Teacher, you will work closely with our team to plan and implement hands‑on, developmentally appropriate curriculum across areas like art, science, motor skills, and early literacy. You will take primary responsibility for a group of children, oversee their care and growth, and support individualized assessments and goal‑setting. The role also includes mentoring college students in the Early Childhood program, building strong partnerships with families, and ensuring the learning environment meets all health, safety, and licensing standards.

We are looking for someone with solid experience in early childhood education, leadership skills, and a genuine passion for fostering a nurturing space. Qualified candidates will meet one of the following: a BA in Early Childhood Education with at least six months of formal experience, a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 18 credits in Early Childhood Education and six months of experience, an AA in Child Development with at least one year of experience, or two years of college or vocational coursework along with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and one year of experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers.

Infant, child, and adult First Aid and CPR certification is required.

• Two years of college or vocational technical coursework with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and one full year of formal experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool‑aged children.
• A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 credits in Early Childhood Education and at least six months of formal experience working with young children.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Infant, child, and adult First Aid and CPR certification (required for all paths).

This position is located on the UAF campus in Fairbanks. Work is performed on‑site. This is a full‑time, non‑exempt staff position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package.

UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.