Hillcrest Children's Center, Inc Assistant Teacher Anchorage, AK · Full time Company website

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Hillcrest Children’s Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing high-quality, play-based early childhood education. Our program focuses on nurturing children’s development through engaging, hands-on learning experiences that promote creativity, social skills, and cognitive growth.

Do you smile at babies in the grocery store?

Have you ever had a full conversation (or a serious game of peek-a-boo) with a toddler sitting near you on a plane or in a waiting room?

If you naturally connect with young children, enjoy helping them learn, and believe that the early years shape a child’s future, you may be the perfect fit for our team!

Hillcrest is looking for a warm, dependable, and enthusiastic Infant/Toddler Learning Support Assistant to join our childcare team. This position supports children from birth through age 5 by creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can explore, play, and grow.

We are hiring for full-time positions, Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Occasional evening event childcare and approximately one-half Saturday per month may also be available.

About Hillcrest

At Hillcrest, we believe children thrive when they are surrounded by loving relationships, positive interactions, and opportunities to learn through play. Our teachers create environments where children develop confidence, independence, curiosity, and essential life skills.

Our program includes both indoor and outdoor learning experiences, allowing children to explore, discover, and develop at their own pace.

Responsibilities

The Infant/Toddler Learning Support Assistant will:

• Support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with children through play, conversation, reading, singing, and responsive interactions.
• Support children’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.
• Help implement daily routines, activities, and learning experiences.
• Prepare learning materials, organize interest areas, and maintain classroom supplies.
• Assist with observations and documentation of children’s growth and development.
• Provide loving and respectful care, including diapering, toilet training support, handwashing routines, and other daily care needs.
• Encourage children’s independence and help them develop healthy habits.
• Participate in meals and snacks while following CACFP guidelines.
• Help maintain clean, organized indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
• Communicate professionally and positively with families and coworkers.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and employees.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Advocate for children’s safety and well-being at all times.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

• Is at least 18 years old.
• Has a high school diploma or GED.
• Has a genuine love for working with infants and toddlers.
• Has a warm, patient, and positive personality.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Can build respectful relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Can meet childcare licensing requirements, including fingerprinting and background checks.
• Provides three professional references.

Early childhood education experience is preferred but not required. We value the right attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to children.

Physical Requirements

This position requires:

• Standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and kneeling for extended periods.
• Ability to move frequently between indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Ability to bend or kneel to interact with children at eye level.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and visual, auditory, and verbal skills necessary for working with children and communicating with families and staff.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour (based on SEED Registry level and experience)

Benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Training opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person

Hillcrest is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Employment with Hillcrest is “at-will.” Either the employee or the organization may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason at all.