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UAF's Community and Technical College is seeking a motivated and creative Assistant Teacher as a welcome addition to our Bunnell House Early Childhood Lab School staff. This is a full-time, 11-month, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. Are you the individual we're looking for?
UAF CTC is responsive to local and regional vocational and technical training needs, and focuses on workplace development to meet the needs of the region and the state. The Early Childhood Lab School at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is committed to providing high quality, licensed care to children of enrolled university students, faculty and staff, while providing rich observation and practicum experiences for university students studying early childhood education. UAF CTC operates Bunnell House Early Lab School on the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus. The lab school is licensed by the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services to serve 30 children, ages 36 months through 6 years. The lab school's child centered environment is rich in learning opportunities. Developmentally appropriate equipment and practices permit children to make choices within a supportive and encouraging structure. Self-selection of activities and materials allows children to learn independently at their own unique pace. Active exploration and cooperative learning foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills, communication and language skills, creativity, competence, healthy attitudes, and positive self-worth.
The successful candidate should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and have good vision and hearing as mandated to meet all childcare regulatory and licensing requirements. Infant-child-adult first aid and CPR certification is required for this position.
* Judgment, patience, organization, interpersonal communication, professional ethics, leadership, teaching and curriculum practices.
* Professional ethics, teaching, positive communication, team leader, conflict resolution, discretion, mediation and sensitivity.
* Understanding of University personnel policies and practices. *
* Understanding of all applicable licensing and certification requirements for childcare facilities. * Must have demonstrable understanding of health and safety policies, procedures and regulations affecting day-to-day operations of program.
* The successful candidate must have the ability to assume the lead teacher role if necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
At minimum, high school graduation plus some vocational technical course work in early childhood education or a related field and/or minimum three months of formal experience working with age-appropriate preschool children. Required: infant-child-adult first aid and CPR certification.
Position Details:
This position part of the UAF Community and Technical College and is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks. This is a full-time, 11.25-month, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 75, based on education and experience.
We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.
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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dianna James, UAF CTC Director of Administrative Services, at drjames3@alaska.edu or 907-455-2863.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu .
The University of Alaska ( www.alaska.edu ) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination ( www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination ) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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