This position is responsible for a classroom within the same age group who are at similar developmental levels. Teachers are educators that promote experiences providing high quality, developmentally appropriate, research based, cognitive and emotional outcomes. Teachers understand that the foundations for school and life readiness begins at birth. Teachers will implement the chosen curriculum in a way that accounts for research on brain development and child directed learning. Teaching staff will engage in the pursuit of personal and department wide continuous quality improvement.

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.

1. Plans and implements 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.

2. Uses child directed, research based, best practice. Daily lesson plans will meet all developmental domains supporting the whole child and helping children learn to live, play and work cooperatively.

3. Provides care and learning in a setting that is safe, healthy, nurturing and responsive to each child according to State of Alaska licensing standards. May be asked to work collaboratively with new staff as a trainer. 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.

4. 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.

5. Continuous quality improvement will be prioritized through participation in quality initiatives and other learning opportunities.

6. Will be responsible for 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.

7. 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.

Associates degree in Early Childhood Development or Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education that encompass the following: child development and learning of children birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; observing, documenting and assessing young children; teaching and learning; and professional practices and development, including relevant field-based experience, from an accredited institution is required. A Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Development, Child Development (including all of the above listed) or related field will be required in 2020. (NAEYC accreditation standard 6.A.05)

A minimum of three years of experience in a licensed early learning facility. 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

A Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Development, Child Development (including all of the above listed) or related field. If the degree is in a related field it must include 36 college credits in the above listed criteria. (NAEYC accreditation standard 6.A.05)

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.