Early Childhood Lab School Assistant Teacher - UAF CTC

UAF's Community and Technical College is seeking a motivated and creative Assistant Teacher as a welcome addition to our Bunnell House Early Childhood Lab School staff. This is a full-time, 11.25-month, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. Are you the individual we're looking for? If so, apply today as the first review of applicants will begin immediately!

This recruitment is open internally to current UA employees or those otherwise eligible to apply to internal postings.

To thrive in this role, applicants will possess the following:

* Judgment, patience, organization, interpersonal communication, leadership, teaching and curriculum practices.

* Professional ethics, positive communication, team leader, conflict resolution, discretion, mediation and sensitivity.

* Ability to understand and apply University personnel policies and practices.

* Understanding of all applicable licensing and certification requirements for childcare facilities.

* Must have demonstrable understanding of health and safety policies, procedures and regulations affecting day-to-day operations of program.

* The successful candidate must have the ability to assume the lead teacher role if necessary.

The Bunnell House Early Childhood Lab School at UAF is committed to providing high-quality, licensed care to children of enrolled university students, faculty and staff, while providing rich observation and practicum experiences for university students studying early childhood education. The lab school is licensed by the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services to serve 30 children, ages 36 months through 6 years.

It provides a child centered environment rich in learning opportunities. Developmentally appropriate equipment and practices permit children to make choices within a supportive and encouraging structure.

Minimum Qualifications:

At minimum, high school graduation plus some vocational technical course work in early childhood education or a related field and/or minimum three months of formal experience working with age-appropriate preschool children. Additional requirement: infant-child-adult first aid and CPR certification, ability to lift up to 50 lbs and good vision and hearing as mandated to meet childcare regulatory and licensing requirements. Successful applicant must be able to pass a State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services background check.

Position Details:

This position part of the UAF Community and Technical College and is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks. This is a full-time, 11.25-month, non-exempt staff position complete with both 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 75, based on education and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.

To complete your application please ATTACH:

* Professional resume.

* Cover letter (detailing your qualifications for this position, to include infant-child-adult first aid and CPR certification ).

* The name, address and/or email address and telephone number of three (3) professional references.

* 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 University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

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️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dianna James, UAF CTC Director of Administrative Services, at drjames3 or .

* 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.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the…