Play N Learn Community Head Start is looking for qualified applicants: To provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children while they are in the Head Start environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips). To promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children. Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program. To develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into kindergarten. Guide and mentor classroom staff. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 1. Minimum educational requirement of an Associate's Degree in early childhood education or a Bachelor's in early childhood or an Associate’s/ Bachelor's in a related field that includes 6 classes focusing on early childhood education/development. Experience in pre-school classroom is required, two years is preferred. Diploma will be required to validate Early Childhood Education degree or transcripts to validate 6 related classes if related Associate’s/ Bachelor's Degree. 2. Prefer two years experience in pre-school classroom with ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children including at risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations. 3. Must have access to transportation for home visits. When driving vehicle must have a valid Alaska Driver's License and proof of auto insurance. SKILLS AND ABILITIES 1. Ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in daily classroom activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children. 2. Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families. 3. Keyboarding skills, computer literacy and familiarity with various applications such a database, word processing, e-mail and internet. 4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: WORKING CONDITIONS 1. PNL is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free workplace. 2. Some exposure to communicable diseases. 3. Noise level in work environment may be moderate to loud. 4. Must be available for a variety of evening meeting and social events. 5. Travel by car, bus, airplane or train may also be required as associated with attendance at conferences or meetings. Some out of state and overnight travel may be required. 6. For Play N Learn vehicle insurance requirements, a current clean driving record and valid Alaska State Drivers license is required. 7. May be required to Drive a vehicle on behalf of Play N Learn. PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS 1. Ability to respond appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis situation. 2. May be required to lift up to 45 pounds. 3. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. 4. Mental and visual concentration required for computer usage. 5. Demonstrated ability to supervise pre-school children and ensure a safe learning environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips. This includes the physical ability to move quickly in order to respond to children who are very active and may need restraint or redirection in order to insure their safety or the safety of others in the environment. Qualified applicants should email resume to statum@pnlchs.net. Location: Fairbanks, AK Compensation: $16.64 - $21.25 DOE plus benefits, 9 months a year This is at a non-profit organization. OK for recruiters to contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. alaska