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Early Learning Child Care Apprentice-April 2024
Kenai
Apr 4, 2025
About Early Learning Child Care Apprentice

  Early Learning Child Care Apprentice

  Revision Date:3/23/2022Department:EducationEmployment Status:SeasonalProgram:Community EducationFLSA Status:Non-ExemptReports To:Child Care CoordinatorSchedule:40 Hours/52 WeeksSupervises:N/APreference:TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

  Job Summary

  The position requires a 12-18 month commitment (depending on course work) with a varying schedule.

  In this TEMPORARY position, apprentices will participate in a learning cohort to earn appropriate childcare credentials in a variety of online and in person learning atmospheres. Apprentices are required to complete 480 hours of hands-on experience as well as educational course work. In addition to earning the childcare credential, participants will complete Dena'ina language and culture training. The position is designed to empower apprentices to learn and teach the Dena'ina language. This position will help to provide education and childcare in a variety of settings.

  *Hands-on experience includes but is not limited to: supporting and assisting the teacher in providing positive learning experiences, education, and case management for children and families in their care, provide consistent instruction as well as group socialization experiences to parents and children which will enhance the parent's ability to fill the role of primary teacher of their child, teaching Dena'ina language to children.

  Essential Functions

  With support, complete course work required as part of the apprenticeship in order to receive proper credentialing and complete competency based reviews

  Provide basic child care and instruction for infants, toddlers, and/or preschool childrenInteract with children, parents, and other community members in an appropriate and positive mannerProvide for the physical needs of children (change diapers, assist with toilet training, wash and clean children, assist with feeding, prepare naps areas)Release each child to the care of an authorized adultMaintain required documentation and reporting requirementsIndependently organize and prioritize work assignments and coordinate a variety of activities, with good attention to detail and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlinesEnsures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinanceIt is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

  Working Conditions

  Lifting Requirements

  Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Physical Requirements

  Stand or Sit (Stationary position)Walk (Move, Traverse)Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)OSHA Categories

  Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissueEquipment and Tools

  List Equipment used for job: computerDrives KIT or Personal Vehicle: bothTravel

  LocalQualifications

  Education

  High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalentExperience

  NoneLicense/Certification

  CPR and First Aid ertification must be obtained within 60 days of employmentPediatric CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within 60 days of employmentFood Handler's Card must be obtained within 60 days of employmentPreferred

  Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversitiesDemonstrated interest in and ability to work with young children, and their parents, of all socio-economic levels; knowledge of early childhood education practicesFamiliarity with Dena'ina language and culturePassion and commitment to Kenaitze Indian Tribe's mission and the importance of early childhood educationSpecial Skills

  Ability to work independently as well as collaborativelyConducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and othersAbility to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety proceduresProficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain within 90 days of hireThis position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

  Preference shall be given to eligible qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

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