# Preschool Teacher & Substitute — Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Education jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/education) # Preschool Teacher & Substitute Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak - **Timing** — Year-round - **Source** — Alaska Native Hire (synced) Position: Preschool Teacher & Substitute Department: Alutiingcut Childcare Center Hours: Full Time/ Part Time/ Seasonal/ Subsitutue Salary Level: starting $17+ hourly or DOE Supervision by: Child Care Admin Summary Childcare Teacher, supervised by the Childcare Program Administrator This position is responsible for providing a fun and stimulating learning environment for preschool children, with an additional focus on sharing the Alutiiq culture. • Develop a stimulating and creative program suitable for preschool children. Help them learn through experience, imagination & discovery. Use a wide variety of exploration play through sensory, physical movement, social emotional, and outdoor activities. • Introducing routines that students will be exposed to in school. • Providing a warm atmosphere of acceptance and nurturing encouragement where students will feel happy and comfortable. • Utilize a variety of teaching techniques (storytelling, educational play, dramatic play, media, etc.) to teach children. • Encourage independence through positive self- image for each child. Help them develop their social emotional competencies and build self-esteem. • Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments while modeling best practice for each situation. Redirect, Remove, and Reflect • Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, colors, do crafts, etc.) • Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are always safe. Always know the location of each child and what they are doing. • Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background. Parents and Staff who work together can better provide an optimal learning environment for children. • Collaborate with Administrator and co-teachers. • Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards. • Participate and complete all required trainings. • Other duties as assigned. Perferred Qualification Requirements (or willingness to work toward) Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is a plus; if not currently held, a willingness to pursue it as part of a training plan developed at the start of employment is encouraged. Ability to obtain pediatric first aid and CPR certification (we can help support this process if not already certified). An associate degree in a related field is preferred, but not required. In place of a degree, we welcome candidates with at least two years of relevant and successful work experience who can demonstrate the ability to meet the responsibilities of the role. Experience working with children in a group setting (e.g., teaching, daycare, camps) is strongly encouraged. Must be at least 18 years old. Able to provide three references upon request. To Apply: Send your resume to: montanas@sunaq.org Questions? Call 907-206-6464 [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.alaskanativehire.com/JobPostings/View/19134) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. If you can't be seen job-hunting, submit a sealed interest : the employer sees only your alias and pitch. Your name and contact stay sealed until they request an introduction and you approve it . Decline, and they never learn who asked. ## More on the board - [Classified Positions](https://alaskajobs.org/job/classified-positions-12806) — Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District - [Classified Positions](https://alaskajobs.org/job/classified-positions-12790) — Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District - [Administration](https://alaskajobs.org/job/administration-24187) — Anchorage School District [More about Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak →](https://alaskajobs.org/employers/sun-aq-tribe-of-kodiak) [Education jobs →](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/education) [Statewide & remote jobs →](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/statewide) [All Alaska jobs →](https://alaskajobs.org/) Posted on Alaska Jobs — the daily board for Alaska public-sector work. https://alaskajobs.org/job/preschool-teacher-substitute-19134 --- Markdown mirror of https://alaskajobs.org/job/preschool-teacher-substitute-19134 · full index: https://alaskajobs.org/llms.txt