Show Map Location 4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK, 99603, United States Base Pay $20.00 / Hour Job Category Support Services, Daycare, Preschool Industry Teacher, Healthcare, Childcare Employee Type Active - Per Diem Description Bring your passion for early learning to life in a nurturing environment that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and connection. HIGHLIGHTS: Pay Range: $20-$28/hr DOE Play a vital role in shaping young minds by planning and delivering enriching, child-centered curriculum that encourages exploration, emotional growth, and lifelong learning. Benefits: This is not a benefited position. In lieu of benefits, an additional 15% premium is added to the base pay for all Per Diem (Casual) employees. RESPONSIBILITIES Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment. Plan and implement hands-on, developmentally appropriate lessons using the Creative Curriculum. Support children's social-emotional and cognitive development through structured play and nature-based activities. Collaborate with families, staff, and leadership to provide individualized care and developmental support. Assess and document children's learning, behaviors, and progress to guide instructional decisions. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. CPR and First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire. Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, and stand for extended periods. Preferred: Active Child Care Associate (CCA) Credential and SEED Level 4-5; commitment to achieving SEED Level 6-7 within one year. Food Handlers Card and 3 professional references required. Experience in early childhood education preferred; knowledge of Montessori, Waldorf, or Expeditionary Learning is a plus. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ability to create lesson plans and reports. Completion of 24 hours of paid annual professional development. ENVIRONMENT: Enjoy working in a thoughtfully designed, state-licensed center that serves children of SPH employees. Our calming indoor spaces and year-round outdoor classroom provide children-and educators-with the freedom to connect with nature and embrace experiential learning. The position requires a moderate amount of mobility. The ability to reason, speak and have basic manual dexterity is essential. Physical Demands are moderate and may include sitting, standing for prolonged periods, walking, stooping and lifting. Work if performed both inside and outside and the work is generally of a positive nature. Additional Information FTE 0 Position type Union Shift Type Days Hours Variable
Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!
South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.
SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.
We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!
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