Lead Teacher
Company/Organization: Credit Union 1
Location: 1941 Abbott Rd., Anchorage
Application Dates: 3/20/2026 - 4/30/2026
Job Description
We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Lead Teacher to join our team! In this role, you'll lead a classroom environment where children feel safe, supported and inspired to learn. You'll plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum that meets NAYC accreditation and licensing standards, while fostering a space that celebrates diversity and developmental need. As a Lead Teacher, you'll build meaningful connections with children, families, and teammates, ensuring clear communication and a strong sense of community.
This position is located at our Abbott Headquarters (1941 Abbott Rd.)
Pay Range: $21.79/hr. - $30.28/hr.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- CURRICULUM PLANNING: Designs and implements an emergent curriculum founded on Developmentally Appropriate Practice and NAEYC Accreditation standards.
- COMMUNICATION: Communicates appropriately (verbal and written) with children, parents/families, teaching and management teams.
- DAILY ACTIVITIES: Plans and Facilitates developmentally appropriate learning experiences, activities and interactions that recognize age/diversity specific need/issues of customers served.
- DOCUMENTATION: Completes forms and records related to children’s development and learning experiences. Documentation includes children’s original work, photographs, anecdotal records and other appropriate recording and assessment tools.
- CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT: Creates and maintains a safe, organized, well supplied and varied learning environment.
- HEALTH & SAFETY: Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy environment through adequate supervision of children and implementation of infection control procedures. Helps to ensure the safety of equipment and materials. Maintains a first aid kit.
- TRAINING & EDUCATION: Current infant/child CPR/first aid certification. Meets licensing requirements and NAEYC Accreditation standards for continuing education.
- CLASSROOM OPERATIONS: Complies with licensing and NAEYC Accreditation standards while implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Evaluates program effectiveness and makes adjustments and accommodations when appropriate.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meets the current standards as established for the department in the completion of all assigned duties.
- Performs other related duties as required.
IDENTIFIED COMPETENCIES:
- Completes initial and annual Competency Plan for assigned job and department.
CORE VALUES:
- Demonstrates personal and interpersonal qualities that support the mission of Credit Union 1.
ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Any equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience)
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. CDA in age specific area ex: Toddlers or Preschool, and/or additional training and course work in early childhood education.
- Experience: At least two years experience teaching in an early childhood program and a working knowledge of licensing and NAEYC Accreditation standards.
- Licensure/Certification: Adult, Infant and Child CPR / First Aid required.
- Other Qualifications: N/A
- Attendance: Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
- English Language: Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- NAEYC basic membership will be purchased for employee following 6 months of employment if they don't already have a membership. If they already have a membership, the renewal will be paid by the credit union if they are still employed here.
- Responsible for abiding and complying with the policy for compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws and regulations (BSA/AML) and the policy for compliance with office of foreign assets control laws and regulations (OFAC).
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Credit Union 1 does not provide visa sponsorship.
Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the position will be considered for an interview. This position is open until filled.
Thank you for your interest in the opportunity with Credit Union 1!
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