Daycare Teacher

SIGN ON BONUS: $3,000.00 for Full Time.

$1,000.00 upon 90 days of employment

$1,000.00 upon 6 months of employment

$1,000.00 upon 1 year of employment

Family Centered Services of Alaska has an immediate opening for our Smart Start Learning Center Day Care Program!

Position: Learning Center Day Care TEACHER ASSOCIATE/ TEACHER w/ CDA and Associate or Bachelors for our Day Care Program

Full Time

Monday – Friday

8hr Shifts between the timeframes of 7am - 6pm. Set schedules and shifts will be discussed further during the interview process.

Ideal candidates should be energetic, compassionate, understanding, patient, resourceful, witty and organized. Teacher Associate's will work with other classroom staff, Program Supervisor and Program Director.

Position age requirement must be 21yrs or up.

Possess excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate daily with parents, children, program manager/ assistant manager and other staff.

Must be of good character and reputation, have an understanding of the development of children and the ability to care for children, and the skills 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.

Potential employees must undergo a background check, which shows that their record is free from criminal convictions, which in the judgment for FCSA, would adversely affect their ability to work safely around children.

Minimum education Requirements or combo of requirements;

CDA (Child Development Associate Certificate)

Or

AA in Early Childhood Education

Or

Must have 12 credits in Early Childhood

Or

Must have a total of 12 credits

May be a combination of 9 credits in Early Childhood and 3 in either Child Psychology or Business.

Or

May be a combination of 6 credits in early in Early Childhood and the other 6 credits can include 3 in Child Psychology and 3 in Business.

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: $20.50 - $21.75 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
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you the minimum of 21 years or age?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

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)
• AA in Early Childhood (Preferred)
• 12 credits in Early Childhood Education (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person