Come Make a Difference Every Day!
Denali Preschool & Learning Center (DPLC) in partnership with the Denali Borough School District in Healy, AK, is seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable Preschool Assistant to join our team! DPLC is the only state-licensed childcare center in the borough and home to a certified preschool.
If you enjoy spending your days exploring outdoors, reading stories, creating art, building relationships with children, and helping young learners discover the world around them, we'd love to meet you!
Position Summary
The Preschool Assistant works alongside the Denali Borough Preschool Coordinator to provide nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate care and education for children ages four and five. This position supports classroom routines, supervises children, assists with learning activities, maintains a safe environment, and helps create a positive experience for children and families.
Responsibilities
- Assist the teacher in implementing engaging, play-based learning activities.
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play while maintaining active supervision.
- Foster positive social-emotional development through encouragement and positive guidance.
- Assist with meals, snacks, toileting, handwashing, and other daily routines.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
- Follow all DPLC and DBSD policies and Alaska Child Care Licensing Regulations.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
- Be flexible and willing to assist where needed.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience working with young children in a formal setting.
- Ability to pass required background checks for Alaska Child Care Licensing.
- Current (or willingness to obtain) First Aid/CPR certification.
- Reliable, dependable, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
What We're Looking For
Our ideal team member is:
- Patient and compassionate
- Excited about outdoor play and exploration
- Creative and playful
- A supportive team player
- Eager to learn and grow professionally
- Dependable and positive
Why Join DPLC?
At DPLC, we believe our educators are our greatest strength. We invest in our staff through mentoring, paid training opportunities, and professional development. Employees have opportunities to advance along early childhood career pathways while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our rural community.
Benefits include:
- Competitive wages (DOE)
- Paid training and professional development
- Paid sick leave and paid federal holidays
- Opportunities for credential and career advancement
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Meaningful work serving local families
- A fun, active workplace where every day is different!
*Please note that DPLC does not currently offer health care benefits for employees at this time.
Schedule
This position is part-time generally between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with routine afternoon hours for weekly meetings and training, with some flexibility depending on program needs. There are options for additional work as a child care provider with DPLC for after-school care.
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Ability to Commute:
- Healy, AK 99743 (Required)
Work Location: In person
