Lead / Assistant Teacher
Company/Organization: Gold Creek Child Development Center
Location: 709 W 9th St., Juneau
Application Dates: 10/31/26
Job Description
- Create a safe, nurturing, positive, and engaging classroom environment
- Build meaningful relationships with children and families
- Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
- Plan and participate in fun, developmentally appropriate activities
- Support daily routines, transitions, meals, toileting, and potty training
- Work closely with co-teachers to keep the classroom running smoothly
- Communicate with families about children’s daily experiences and development
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom
- Follow licensing requirements, health and safety practices, and center policies
- Be a positive, dependable member of the Gold Creek team
- For Lead Teacher positions, responsibilities will also include taking ownership of the classroom, planning curriculum, maintaining classroom records, and providing guidance and support to assistant teachers.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
We’re looking for teachers who are:
- Caring, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic
- Strong communicators and team players
- Genuinely passionate about working with young children
- Willing to learn, grow, and contribute new ideas
- Able to create a positive and supportive environment for children and coworkers
- Early Childhood Education experience is preferred for Lead Teacher positions but is not required for all teaching positions. If you’re caring, dependable, willing to learn, and excited about working with children, we want to hear from you. Paid training and professional development are available to help you grow in the field.
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