Preschool Leader I

Responsible for implementing a preschool program for children ages 3-5 years.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED required. 2. Pass a criminal background check that meets required State and Federal laws. 3. Valid CDA preferred. 4. Obtain & maintain First Aid/CPR certification within 2 months of hire. 5. Bilingual in English and Yup'ik preferred. 6. Able to lift 40 pounds. 7. Three years successful experience in early childhood or an elementary classroom and/or 3 years experience in a home visiting program required. 8. Align with NCLB Paraprofessional Qualification requirements (48 semester hours or Associate Degree or pass State-Approved Academic Competency test). 9. Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment. 10. Ability to carry out successfully the duties described below.

Duties:

1. Confers with parents regarding preschool goals and objectives. 2. Establishes two-way communication with community agencies and organizations that may be of assistance to parents and children. 3. Establish, coordinate, and conducts preschool parent committee meetings. 4. Implements curriculum, establish and maintains schedules, and coordinates activities for preschool children. 5. Maintains and submits accurate records and reports as required. 6. Attends meetings and training sessions as scheduled. 7. Assists with training of preschool staff. 8. Coordinates and administers screening of children in the preschool program. 9. Performs other duties as assigned.