Family Centered Services of Alaska has an immediate opening for our Smart Start Learning Center Day Care Program with the position title of Learning Center Day Care Assistant Teacher

Reviewing applicants who are currently living in Alaska, our local area.

Earn a pay increase and a one time bonus of $1,000 through our CDA Credential Incentive Program! Assistant Teacher's pursuing a CDA credential will be promoted to Assistant Teacher II and receive a corresponding increase in pay.

**Please provide your contact number on your resume so can reach you**

** Must be in the state of Alaska -local area, All candidates out of state will not be considered**

Position: Learning Center Day Care ASSISTANT TEACHER I & II

Full Time Regular

Monday - Friday (Business hours 7am-6pm)

Summary of Assigned Task: The Learning Center Assistant Teacher will assist with daily program items, greeting parents and children, weekly lesson plans, implementing and participating in activities with the children, and continually maintaining a safe clean healthy learning environment for the children in care.

Qualifications:

Must currently live in the state of Alaska, our local area. All out of state candidates will not be considered.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must have High school diploma or GED.

Must be able to pass both name and federal Background Check conducted with the Alaska Background Check program which shows a record that is free from criminal convictions, which in judgement for FCSA, would adversely affect their ability to work safely around children.

Must be of good character and reputation, have an understanding of the development of children and the ability to care for children, and the skill to work with children, family members, department staff, community agencies and staff of the child care facility.

Be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Maintain infant/child CPR and First Aid. FCSA provides this training if not already certified.

Full Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Generous Retirement Contribution

About Us

Family Centered Services of Alaska (FCSA) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation founded in 1989. The original founders of the organization were Fairbanks Alaska community members with a diverse range of professional backgrounds committed to helping children with a wide spectrum of behavioral health issues and mental illness. Today, FCSA is a large diverse organization with over 100 employees providing services in the Fairbanks area, Mat-Su Valley, and surrounding communities. FCSA provides services ranging from outpatient services, residential treatment care, educational support, and daytime child-care.

Family Centered Services of Alaska Benefits:

Family Centered Services of Alaska provides on the job training, career advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement for employees looking to further their education in behavioral health related fields. FCSA offers a full benefits package including paid time off, medical & dental insurance, vision reimbursement, life & disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan. Smart Start Learning Center Day Care Employees of FCSA are eligible to enroll their children in FCSA’s Smart Start Learning Center Day Care Program to receive a 50% discount for childcare services (contingent upon learning center availability). This discount pertains to Smart Start Learning Center employees only.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.71 - $19.93 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you the minimum of 18 years of age?
• Do you currently live in AK, our local area?

Experience:

• Child Care: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Do you have a valid Driver's License? (Required)
• Child Development Associate Certification? (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person