Child Care Program Assistant

Child Care Program Assistant

Department: Education

Program: Early Learning

Reports To: Child Care Supervisor

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks

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

Revision Date: 11/10/2025

Job Summary

The Child Care Program Assistant is responsible for greeting parents, children, and visitors to the Kahtnuht'ana Duhdeldiht Campus in a courteous, professional, and service-oriented manner. This role includes managing visitor access to the facility and ensuring the safe departure of children with their authorized guardians. Additionally, the Program Assistant provides support to childcare classrooms as needed and collaborates with the Child Care Supervisor and Early Learning Manager in preparing monthly childcare documentation.

Essential Functions

• Greets all un'ina (i.e. children, families, staff, visitors, etc.) in a friendly, caring manner. Listens and positively responds to request for information or assistance
• Enters data of enrolled students/families into database system
• Monitors and maintains child care daily sign in/sign out sheets
• Prepares child care classroom sign in/sign out sheets
• Assures that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult and that this adult is authorized to receive the child
• Screens visitors prior to allowing entry into offices and classrooms and maintains the Emergency Release book (accurate signatures are obtained and copies are distributed timely)
• Provides support to child care classroom when needed
• Provides support with child care monthly handling of invoices and billing system
• 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)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• 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)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories

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

Travel

• Local
• In-State

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

• One year (1) of experience of clerical experience

License/Certification

• Must have a current CDA or obtain with 18 months of hire
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid 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

Preferred

• One (1) year of experience working with children Birth-5 years old
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

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
• Good oral and written communication
• Ability to work a varied work schedule
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• 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.