Head Start Teacher Aide

ALEUTIAN PRIBILOF ISLANDS ASSOCIATION, INC.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Head Start Teacher Aide Location: Unalaska, Alaska Reports to: Head Start Lead Teacher Work Schedule: 30 hours per week Salary: $19.23 Per Hour

Duties: Perform the duties of the Head Start Teacher Aide, including:

• Assist APIA Head Start Teacher as requested to implement daily lesson plans.
• Preparation and clean-up of activities, special projects, etc.
• Teach children appropriate health, dental, and other lessons as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Provide opportunities for children to develop self-mastery skills.
• Provide safe environment for children by supervising them at all times, indoors and out.
• Use of appropriate discipline/guidance techniques, including redirection, acknowledgment of appropriate behavior, and setting reasonable limits.
• Maintain paperwork and files.
• Conduct home visit/parent/teacher conferences.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma/GED.
• One year of experience working with groups of children as a childcare provider in home/center and/or volunteering in a Head Start program is preferred.
• Physically/mentally able to work with young children and their families.
• Willingness to be trained in the field of early childhood development and to engage in appropriate topical reading and individual work.
• Willing to achieve a Child Development Associate (CDA) preschool teaching credential within 1 year of hire.

Requirements: Upon date of hire, must provide:

• Documentation of current TB test and Hepatitis screening/vaccination status.
• Pre-employment physical examination.
• Criminal history background clearance.
• Willingness to obtain a CPR and First Aid Certification.

Send application and/or resume to: Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. Nancy Bonin, Chief Human Resources Officer nancyb@apiai.org 1131 E. International Airport Rd. Anchorage, AK 99518-1408 Fax: 907-279-4351

Apply Online: www.apiai.org/jobs

Position is open until filled. Relocation and housing not included. Native preference will be given, depending on experience.

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employment.