Position Summary:

To provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children while they are in the Sprouts environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips). To promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of enrolled children. Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 1. 12

credit hours in early childhood education or CDA required 2. 2 years of experience in working with children in 0-5 age range

SKILLS & ABILITIES 1.

Ability to work successfully in daily classroom activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children. 2. Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families. 3. Keyboarding skills, computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such a database, word processing, e-mail and internet. 4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 5. Clean driving record and Alaska driver's license.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES 1.

Supervise and monitor children at all times. 2. Set up environment (indoor/outdoor) for the activities of the day. 3. Use developmentally appropriate practices to facilitate activities with groups and individuals. 4. Participate in monthly staffing of children with all staff as appropriate. 5. Follow lesson plans which reflect mandated elements, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of enrolled children. 6. Follow a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, two meals, and effective transitions between activities. 7. Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making; ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully to the answers. 8. Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom. 9. Work with children experiencing disabilities in the classroom to develop a collaborative approach that benefits all children in the classroom and meets the needs as specified on the IEP. 10. Sanitize classroom equipment and laundry. 11. Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations that may occur. 12. Develop and utilize integrated curriculum plans, which reflect mandated elements and components, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional physical and cognitive development of enrolled children. 13. Advocate for successful child and family development experiences. 14. Communicate with children and family members with respect and honor. 15. Whenever possible, assist children and families. 16. Support child and family development goals.

PROGRAM DESIGN & MANAGEMENT 1.

Practice family centered and relationship based philosophy. 2. Assure/assist in general maintenance and security of facility. 3. Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.

BUDGET & FISCAL 1.

Report all suspected fraud activities. 2. Practice family centered and relationship based philosophy. 3. Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings to plan for and deliver collaborative services across the program. 4. Assess individual and group needs, attending to special needs, specific interests, strengths and concerns. 5. Assist in maintaining accurate written records, including: assessments, IEP documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal observations, and other required forms. 6. Document all significant classroom issues, parent contacts and home visits. 7. Monitor and report child abuse. 8. Is familiar with and adheres to the NAEYC code of ethics. 9. Maintains confidentiality of information at all levels.

SUPERVISION & TRAINING 1.

Meet and actively pursue the minimum yearly training required for your position. 2. Support program supervisor in attainment of program goals and mission. 3. Attend

NIA-AEYC

yearly conference, when possible share knowledge through hosting a workshop. 4. Maintain and pursue a personal training plan in order to stay current with relevant Early Childhood practices. 5. Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities as assigned.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 1.

Enthusiastically promote Thrivalaska programs. 2. Actively and regularly recruit children and families for best placement within Thrivalaska programs.

PROGRAM GOVERNANCE 1.

Follow the chain of communication.

PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY & WORK HABITS 1.

Support the mission and goals. 2. Promotes teamwork concept in relationship and strength based organization. 3. Promotes a positive wok environment. 4. Project professionalism in conducting daily activities. 5. Provides outstanding customer care to staff and community partners in a positive professional manner. 6. Flexible, adaptable and able to adjust to a variety of change and situations. 7. Follows all guidelines and procedures on confidentiality. 8. Observes good housekeeping and safety practices, maintains cleanliness and orderliness. 9. Can be relied on regarding task completion and follow up. 10. Uses logical and sound judgment, applies common sense. 11. Makes timely decisions and maintains composure under trying circumstances. 12. Enhances job growth through continuing education, as required or necessary. 13. Promotes quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability and thoroughness of work performed. 14. Is punctual and reliable.

Pay:

$17.95 - $24.15 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person