Fireweed Montessori in Wasilla, AK is looking a preschool teacher to join our 4 person strong team. Our ideal candidate is punctual, trustworthy, and engaged. Both full and part time available.

*Wage is dependent on education, experience, maintenance of credentials and up-to-date annual training requirements and job performance.*

Responsibilities

• watching up to 10 preschoolers at a time ranging from 3 years to 6 years
• changing diapers on an hourly schedule
• planning basic art (bubbles, hand prints, Ext...)
• ensuring the safety of the children by following the SITS guidelines we will provide to you
• maintaining a room that engages the children and parents alike
• Ensuring the children have good hygiene and changing diapers as necessary
• Cleaning interactive areas throughout the day
• Preparing meals and snacks for the kids
• Organizing activities and developing curriculum for children
• Developing a schedule for the children to maintain throughout the day
• Keeping records of each child’s progress, interests and any problems that may occur
• Maintaining contact with the children’s parents and contacting them in the case of an emergency

Qualifications

• 18 (If in high school 16 & 17 year olds are welcome to apply)
• High School Diploma or GED (Will take High-school students)
• Childcare experience preferred

We are looking forward to reading your application.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Pre-hire:

Fingerprinting/Background Check


CPR and First Aid Certification* class offered by us once you are hired.

Reliable transportation to and from work.

Previous experience with young children

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Preferred but not required-
Infant and Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. However, an Associate’s degree in a job related field.

Knowledge of early childhood development for children aged birth through age 3;


Knowledge and experience in principles of child health, safety.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

· To get up and down from floor

· Kneel, bend and sit at children’s level

· Walk, stand and jog

Schedule:

•8 hour shift

•Day shift

•Monday to Friday

Employment Benefits 

• Career opportunities and advancement.

• Flexible daytime scheduling to work around your college classes.

• At least 24 hours of paid annual training.

• Childcare benefit/ priority 

• Referral bonuses

• Continuing education assistance- college tuition in early childhood development.

All holidays off.

Evenings and weekends free to spend with family