Child Care Program Assistant

Child Care Program Assistant

Department:
Education
Program:
Early Learning

Reports To:

Child Care Supervisor
Employment Status:
Full Time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Schedule:

40 hours/52 weeks
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638
Revision Date: 11/10/2025

The Child Care Program Assistant greets parents, children, and visitors to the Kahtnuht'ana Duhdeldiht Campus in a courteous, professional, and service-oriented manner. The role manages visitor access, ensures safe departure of children with authorized guardians, supports childcare classrooms as needed, and collaborates with the Child Care Supervisor and Early Learning Manager to prepare monthly childcare documentation.

• Greets all visitors in a friendly, caring manner and responds positively to requests for information or assistance.
• Enters data of enrolled students and families into the database system.
• Monitors and maintains child care daily sign-in and sign-out sheets.
• Prepares child care classroom sign-in and sign-out sheets.
• Assures that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult who is authorized to receive the child.
• Screens visitors prior to allowing entry into offices and classrooms and maintains the Emergency Release book with accurate signatures.
• Provides support to child care classrooms when needed.
• Handles invoices and billing system monthly.
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws, Tribal policies, and TERO ordinance.

The incumbent may be called upon to perform other duties and tasks requested by the supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department, and the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

• Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel
• Climb stairs/ladders or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk/hear
• See
• Taste/Smell
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

• Category II – Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

• Local
• In-State

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

• One year of clerical experience.

• Must have a current CDA or obtain with 18 months of hire.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification required upon hire, or within 30 days.
• Must have Food Handler's Card or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and remain insurable under the Tribe's policy.

• One year of experience working with children birth to 5 years old.
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities.

• Creative, energetic, and motivated approach to achieving goals.
• Ability to interact with children in a nurturing and supportive manner, understanding their physical and emotional needs.
• Ability to manage multiple goals, projects, and deadlines.
• Ability to lead, adapt, and align programs with change.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Ability to work a varied work schedule.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite or obtain training within 90 days of hire.
• Conduct business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful, and kind when dealing with visitors, co-workers, and others.

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times to remain in the position.