Camp Fire Alaska·Anchorage, Alaska
Deliver quality programming and actively supervise preschool-age youth in an afterschool setting. Create engaging experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play and exploration.
Do you love making a difference in the lives of young children? As a Pre-K Staff member, you'll play an important role in creating engaging experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence while helping children build friendships and lifelong skills. Through play, exploration, and positive relationships, you'll help bring Camp Fire's Promise to life by giving every child the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are.
Pre-K
Staff: Work between 32 - 35 hours per week (average), delivering quality programming and actively supervising preschool age youth. 6.5 hours daily of site time, up to 1 additional hours daily for activity planning, meetings and trainings (times vary) Requirements –
Age requirement: 18 years-old. Minimum of 6 months experience working with children in childcare, youth development, recreation, camps, or similar setting, required; preschool age preferred. Ability to transport self to work and to the Camp Fire office for trainings required, ability to work at multiple sites preferred. Preferred - Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). Knowledge of behavior management, activity facilitation, and ages and stages of youth development.
Health & Dental Insurance Paid Holidays Paid time off accrual Retirement 403 B Annuity Paid Parental Leave Paid Bereavement Leave Snack provided during shift Professional Development and Training Opportunities Freshbenies Telehealth service Employee Assistance Program
YOU MAY REQUEST A COPY OF THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION BY EMAILING HR AT jobs@campfireak.org.
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*All applicants who are offered employment with Camp Fire Alaska will be subjected to reference checks and a criminal history check through the Alaska Background Check Program. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of both the reference checks and criminal history check in accordance with Municipality of Anchorage Child Care Licensing regulations.
Camp Fire believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, citizenship or immigration status, religion and non-religion, and any other category people use to define themselves or others.
Must be at least 18 years old with a minimum of 6 months experience working with children. A Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and knowledge of youth development stages are preferred.
Market context
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