Head Start On Call Teacher Aid
Position: Head Start On Call Teacher Aide
Location: King Cove, Alaska
Reports to: Head Start Lead Teacher
Work Schedule: On Call
Salary: DOE
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 cleanup
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 selfmastery
skills; provide safe environment for children by
supervising them at all times, indoors and out; and 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 child care 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; and the 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; preemployment physical examination; criminal
history background clearance and be willing to obtain a CPR and First Aid Certification.
Send application
and/or resume to: Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc.
Head Start Program
1131 E. International Airport Rd.
Anchorage, AK 995181408
Fax: 9072794351
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.