Head Start Teacher - Valdez

Summary

Head Start Teacher is a program‑specific position responsible for planning and managing the education of young children, child file management, Child Plus data entry, My Teaching Strategies (MTS) data point entry and monitoring, paperwork processing and filing, and CACFP duties. This position provides assistance to the Head Start Anchorage office staff with duties and tasks pertinent to Head Start program services and supports the Sugtstun teacher with Sugtstun language learning.

• Provides quality education and individualized services for enrolled children and families.
• Promotes a safe and healthy learning environment by following Federal Performance Standards and Chugachmiut policies and procedures.
• Monitors child files, enters client information into Child Plus, and ensures Head Start CLASS compliance.
• Assists with education and disabilities components, including assigning and updating goals using MTS, DIAL4, and Child Plus systems.
• Produces reports in alignment with the program year and shares them with parents twice per year during parent‑teacher conferences.
• Monitors Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements and ensures meal counts and menu compliance.
• Develops lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum and monitors individualized materials such as Mighty Minutes.
• Maintains screening and assessment timelines for compliance, ensures referrals for assessment, and participates in IEP meetings.
• Works with teaching staff to ensure lesson plans include Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and IEP data.
• Cooperates with the Anchorage office, LEA, community partners, and parents to provide services for children with disabilities.
• Assists in developing forms and instructions for the program and provides administrative assistance as requested.
• Compiles program reports as directed, participates in pre‑service and in‑service training, and initiates duties with limited supervision.
• Conforms to safety policies, housekeeping practices, and maintains a positive, culturally sensitive approach toward clients and co‑workers.
• Abides by Chugachmiut policies, confidentiality, and HIPAA regulations.

• Federal Performance Standards require a bachelor’s or advanced degree in early childhood education; if hired without this credential, a high‑school diploma or GED plus enrollment in a Child Development Associate (CDA) program is required, with progression toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree after CDA completion.
• Demonstrates adequate progress toward credentialing each quarter and follows a Professional Development Plan (PDP).
• Minimum age of 18 years.

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hours may change for trainings and events. Chugachmiut maintains a drug, alcohol, and non‑smoking workplace.

Chugachmiut is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Chugachmiut has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93‑638 Indian Self‑Determination Act.