Head Start UAA Student Field Placement

ALEUTIAN PRIBILOF ISLANDS ASSOCIATION, INC.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:                                  Head Start Student Field Placement

Reports to:                               Head Start Lead Teacher/Mentor &  Head Start Division Coordinator

Work Schedule:                        DOE 

Duties:

This student placement supports the overall Head Start goal of increasing school readiness,

family literacy, and improving the social competence of low-income children while helping

families develop knowledge and pride in their ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Interns will gain hands-on experience working with children ages birth through five, their

families, and community partners, in alignment with UAA School of Education practicum

and internship requirements. Under the supervision of a qualified mentor teacher and

Program Coordinator, interns will engage in lesson planning, classroom instruction, family

engagement, and program operations, while developing the skills needed for a professional

career in early childhood education.

Qualifications:

1. Current enrollment in a University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) School of Education program (associate-level early childhood program or graduate-level program).
2. High School Diploma or GED.
3. Minimum age 19
4. Ability to participate in classroom activities with children ages birth through five and assist teaching teams.
5. Willingness to follow Head Start and APIA policies, confidentiality requirements, and professional conduct standards.
6. Valid Alaska Driver’s License preferred if traveling for family visits or trainings.
7. Demonstrated interest in cultural competence, especially in Alaska Native communities.
8. Strong oral and written communication skills.
9. Current CPR 1^st Aide/CPR certificate (Maintain within 90 days)

For the purposes of this student placement, Head Start classrooms follow the State of Alaska Early Learning Guidelines to provide students with practical experience aligned with early childhood education coursework. Students are expected to engage in activities that support learning in early childhood development, child development, and child psychology. Participation in a State of Alaska-approved Pre-K classroom may be credited toward degree requirements or practicum/field experience hours as determined by the University of Alaska Anchorage School of Education. Practical experience in a Pre-K classroom setting is recognized at a rate of 3 ECE credit hours per year of supervised field experience, and four years of documented experience in an approved Pre-K setting meets the equivalent of the minimum ECE credit hours required for program placement.

Requirements:

Upon date of hire 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.

1131 E. International Airport Rd.

Anchorage, AK 99518-1408  

Fax: 907-279-4351

Apply Online: www.apiai.org/jobs