Child Care Early Learning Aide

Child Care Early Learning Aide

Department: Education

Program: Early Learning

Reports to: Infant Toddler Supervisor/Preschool Supervisor

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

Support and assist the Early Learning programming, Birth-5 years old by providing a positive learning experience for children and families, creating a successful environment which will promote the growth and development of our enrolled children. Aides will assist teachers in all work as appropriate and with all other program components (health, nutrition, family services, and mental health), including, but not limited to, home visits, parental involvement, and providing support and assistance to families and children enrolled in Head Start, Early Head Start and Child Care to enhance personal success. Child Care Early Learning Aides will work closely with the Birth-5 teaching staff, Infant Toddler Supervisor, Preschool Supervisor, Child Care Supervisor and the Early Learning Manager to support and provide holistic, comprehensive services.

Essential Functions

• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
• Works as a team member with Early Learning staff as well as other programs within the Kenaitze Education Department
• Maintains accurate data records using Child Plus
• Assists with and follows regulations regarding (but not limited to), laundry, sanitation, emergency evacuation plans, playground, and building safety
• Creates a positive and structured learning environment for children in the infant, toddler and preschool classrooms, establishes routines and clear expectations for children, models problem-solving skills using the Conscious Discipline model as adopted by the Kenaitze Education Department
• Perfoms basic responsibilities, including the ability to change children's diapers, assist in toileting, and help with feeding children, as necessary
• Maintains open communication with parents/families and Early Learning staff and provides regular updates on the progress and development of enrolled children
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Dust
• Chemical Hazards

OSHA Categories

• Category II – Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Equipment and Tools

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Travel

• Local

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Preferred

• One (1) year of experience working with children Birth-5 years old
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
• A desire to understand Kenaitze Dena'ina culture, history, and traditions

License/Certification

• Must have a current Certified Development Assistant (CDA) certification or obtain with 18 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire, or within 30 days
• Must have Food Handler's Card or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy

Special Skills

• Possesses a creative, energetic, and motivated approach to achieving goals
• Ability to interact with children in a nurturing and supportive manner, understanding their physical and emotional needs
• Ability to manage multiple goals, projects, and deadlines
• Ability to lead, adapt, and align programs with change
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Good oral and written communication-standard language
• Ability to work a varied work schedule
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.