Bunnell House (Child Care) Teaching Assistant/Program Aide - UAF CTC

Position Description

Bunnell House (Child Care) Teaching Assistant/Program Aide - UAF CTC Do you have a passion for seeing children learn and grow, if so, consider joining our team? UAF's Community and Technical College has immediate openings for motivated and creative temporary program aides to work alongside the lead and assistant teachers at our Bunnell House Early Childhood Lab School. The Bunnell House Early Childhood Lab School at UAF 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. 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. It provides a child centered environment rich in learning opportunities. Developmentally appropriate equipment and practices permit children to make choices within a supportive and encouraging structure. To thrive in this role you will need a desire to work with young children, 3 - 6 years of age. The ability to be creative, understanding, and patient are all critical as you'll play an important role in shaping these young lives. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduation or equivalent plus, some vocational technical course work in early childhood education or a related field and/or formal experience working with age appropriate preschool children. At minimum, 3 months experience working with age-appropriate preschool children.