Under the supervision of teachers and assistant teachers, the Child Development Aide assists by supporting the developmental needs of children through daily classroom activities. This position ensures the well-being of children from birth to kindergarten in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age to be considered for this role 

Pay & Benefits:

• Compensation: $20 hourly wage
• Shift Available Per Diem, Monday-Friday,  8-hour shifts up to 30 hours per week

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.

• Assist the Child Development Assistants and Teachers in implementing age-appropriate activities during playtime, meals, and rest periods to promote physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Support the whole child and help children learn to live, play, and work cooperatively.
• Perform housekeeping to maintain a caring, healthy, safe, and clean environment for children’s learning.
• Respond appropriately to children’s needs, such as helping with daily routines, feeding, diapering, and toileting.
• Communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with families and coworkers to enhance the child’s development and meet family needs.
• Maintain mandatory continuing education and training according to State of Alaska Child Care Licensing requirements and The Learning Center (TLC).
• Perform all functions per FHP and the State of Alaska Child Care Program Office (CCPO) laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Must accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holidays, and weekend work assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Childhood Development Program.
• Experience with 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 or development.