Child Development Assistant - PRN

Overview

Embark on a fulfilling career journey as a Child Development Assistant and contribute to shaping the foundation of young minds. Are you passionate about supporting children's holistic growth and development? Join our team where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families. As a Child Development Assistant, you'll work collaboratively with experienced educators to create enriching experiences that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development. If you're dedicated to providing high-quality care and education to children, we welcome you to apply and become an integral part of our dynamic team.

Pay & Benefits

• Compensation: $20 hourly wage
• Additional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs
• Part-time, Days, 20 Hours per week, 8-hour Day Shifts
• No Holidays, No Weekends

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning and implementing the chosen curriculum. Understands child directed learning and play based practice. Classroom planning is based on objective observation and is responsive to the needs of the enrolled children. The philosophy of the program will be supported through the lesson plan implementation and this position will support the highest quality of service.
• Provides care and learning in a setting that is safe, healthy, nurturing and responsive to each child, meeting the State of Alaska licensing standards. Will be required to promote teamwork with families and co-workers through reflective practice. This position will act as a professional demonstrating caring and cooperation that support productive work and professional satisfaction.
• Demonstrate knowledge that families and culture are of primary importance in children's development. Because the family and the early childhood professional have a common interest in the child's well-being, we acknowledge a primary responsibility to bring about communication, cooperation and collaboration between the home and program in ways that enhance the child's development.
• Continuous quality improvement will be prioritized through participation in quality initiatives and other learning opportunities.
• Assists with the purchasing/notification of need, for classroom materials that are needed to support children's learning. Rotation and implementation of classroom environments will be required. Classroom environments will reflect research based, best practice. Classroom cleaning and upkeep as needed.
• Will be required to meet State of Alaska Child Care Licensing, accreditation and mandatory TLC requirements for continuing education and training. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or 12 or more Early Childhood Education (ECE) credits from an accredited institution. Child Development Associate or Early Childhood Education credits can be supplemented with four (4) years of related experience.
• A minimum of two years of experience working with children.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, 21 years of age for locations that require being left with children alone.
• Must have knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice for each age group represented.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Development or Child Development, or Early Childhood Special Education.
• Additional Related Education And/Or Experience Preferred.

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

About Foundation Health Partners

Community owned and operated, the employees of Tanana Valley Clinic, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and Denali Center feel a great responsibility towards our patients, our community and each other. People First. We are dedicated to the delivery of compassionate health care. We believe in kindness and courtesy to every patient, every visitor, every employee, every person, every time. It takes a tremendous variety of strengths to meet the health care needs of our unique community. We offer a wide range of careers – nursing, finance, housekeeping, culinary, engineering, information technology radiology, pharmacy, rehab therapies and more. As the largest private employer in the Interior, Foundation Health Partners employs some of the brightest, most compassionate people in Fairbanks. If you want to make a difference, if you want to work with great people and if you want to earn competitive benefits, become an employee of Foundation Health Partners.