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February 22, 2025

Enep'ut Children's Center is one of the oldest childcare facilities in Fairbanks, ����Ӱ��, serving our neighbors since 1971. Join the team today, caring for our youngest community members!The Administrative Director (AD) oversees every aspect of the center. AD is responsible for the financial oversight and wellbeing of the program; making, changing and adapting policies and procedures; hiring new staff and working with the Education Director on applicable paperwork and new hire training; ensuring the program follows all state regulations and that staff are held to national standards. AD is responsible for keeping a balanced budget, fundraising, managing donations, coordinating with bookkeeping and accounting partners, processing employee timesheets and payroll, resolving financial items required to file annual taxes, and other fiscal and managerial responsibilities as required.Position Details: Help develop and maintain an educational, effective, successful, and safe childcare program.Understand legal and regulatory processes and frameworks applicable to the childcare sector.Maintain facilities that are safe and healthy as well as licensable.Effectively administer a program of personnel management, and self/staff development.Maximize student enrollment per student-teacher ratio requirements to ensure a financially stable programEnsure that classes are adequately staffed to maintain licensing child-to-teacher ratios, while allowing for breaks and occasional staff outages.Develop and implement mission statements, administrative systems, management strategies based on teamwork, ongoing evaluation, and strategic planning to carry out the program’s missions, goals, and objectives.Develop and maintain good community relations and influence the Interior Fairbanks community about child care policies that affect the programUphold financial management skills necessary to maintain childcare operations.Market and promote the program including through fundraising, and researching/applying for grant opportunities.Follow the guidance of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) code of ethical conduct supplement for Early Childhood Program Administrators (Culkin, 1997) for all program decisionsMinimum Position Requirements:Must be at least 21 years of ageMust have the management and supervisory skills necessary to select and supervise personnel, including delegation of responsibility and motivation of staffMust have at least 12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood development, child development, child psychology, or the equivalent, or hold a current Child Development Associate credential, or Montessori certificateHave the ability to care for childrenHave the ability to work with children, family members, staff, and community agenciesUp to Date Infant and Adult First Aid and CPR CertificationMaintain current training for:Mandated Reporters TrainingHealth and Safety Requirements training as required by 7AAC 57.350 (a)(4)Salary and Benefits:Salary will be a minimum of $28/hour and can be negotiated upwards based on education and experience. Half-time to three-quarter time positions may be considered. Additionally, a signing and retention bonus will be paid that is consistent with education and experience.Benefits include paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday hours), professional development opportunities, and reduced tuition for enrolled children.How to Apply: E-mail a resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to boardofdirectors@eneput.org

February 21, 2025

Renewable Energy ����Ӱ�� Project (REAP) is seeking a full time Community Energy Educator to support K-12, career and technical, and public energy education across the state.  The Community Energy Educator will work with other REAP staff to advance renewable energy and energy efficiency throughout ����Ӱ�� through education, community outreach, and collaboration with REAP’s staff and partners. The Community Energy Educator will interface regularly with teachers, school administrators, utilities, agency personnel, developers, nonprofits, civic and business leaders, and tribal organizations. Location: Anchorage (preferred) or Fairbanks, ����Ӱ��, with travel across the state. REAP works in a hybrid environment, with an office at the Boardroom’s Denali location, a co-working space in Midtown Anchorage. Responsible to: The Community Energy Educator will report to REAP’s Energy Education Director and work closely with REAP’s Community Programs Director. Background: Renewable Energy ����Ӱ�� Project (REAP): REAP is the only non-profit in ����Ӱ�� with a statewide focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency education and advocacy. Headquartered in Anchorage, REAP is a coalition of over 60 electric utilities, businesses, clean energy developers, conservation groups, ����Ӱ�� Native organizations, educational institutions and local governments. Since its founding in 2004, REAP has worked to educate policy makers and the public through collaborative outreach, presentations, conferences, public forums, earned media, in-person meetings and other events. Visit http://alaskarenewableenergy.org to learn more. REAP is a leader in energy education, workforce development, and community capacity support and works to holistically apply these focus areas when engaging with communities across the state. REAP works closely with national laboratories, the U.S. Department of Energy and other partners to offer specific programs that coordinate utility trainings; connect communities with technical assistance; provide community energy planning support; act as the Energy Catalyst for the SSP and; build and promote clean energy career pathways through workforce partnerships. The Community Energy Educator combines K-12 education delivery with community wide engagement, adult education, energy planning, and resource navigation.  Key Responsibilities Include:Delivering and promoting REAP’s K-12, career and technical, and adult energy education curricula Planning and executing up to six outreach trips across the state annuallyAssisting with educator trainings (may include occasional evening and weekend work)Tabling at STEM nights (occasional evening work)Reviewing and updating select lessons in the AK EnergySmart curriculumEngaging with pre-selected communities to develop workplans according to community needsAttending regular meetings with REAP Education and Community Programs staff, the Community Programs Director, and the Energy Education Director Developing blog updates, quarterly reports, year-end reports, and other written and web materialsCollecting photos, videos, interviews, etc. for use in outreach effortsSupporting the energy literacy and outreach efforts of community capacity programs at REAPSupporting grant writing and reportingOther related responsibilities as delegated  Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or five years of experience in a relevant fieldExperience working with, or knowledge of, Indigenous and/or rural communities in ����Ӱ��Experience teaching science and/or energy concepts or an educational background in science and energyProficiency communicating with the public both in writing and verballyStrong interpersonal communications and relationship-building skillsA high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work effectively as part of a teamA willingness to travel and work across ����Ӱ�� up to six times per year Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Mac, and other standard office technologyWell-organized and able to meet multiple deadlines  Additional Preferred Qualifications:Experience developing or editing K-12 or career and technical education curriculumExperience leading workshops, facilitating meetings, and making presentationsExperience with cultivating funding and technical assistance opportunitiesExperience managing complex or multiple projects including budgets, and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners across multiple disciplinesCapacity for catalyzing engagement and collaboration with diverse entities, individuals, or groupsKnowledge of ����Ӱ��n energy institutions and infrastructureExperience working with nonprofitsExperience in social media, storytelling, graphic design, photography, video production, and marketingExperience using meeting platforms such as Zoom, Go To Webinar, Google Meet, et cetera Working Conditions: At times, the Community Energy Educator may work at remote locations in variable weather conditions on difficult terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. This position may require travel by jet, seaplane, and ferry to rural communities. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required for some outreach events.Compensation: This is a permanent full-time position. Salary is $60,000-$75,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The position receives paid personal leave and holidays, a no-match required 15% retirement contribution and optional access to a wellness benefit as well as personal communication expense reimbursements and a continuing education budget. Application Deadline: Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm on March 13, 2025, with initial interviews scheduled shortly thereafter. Start Date: The ideal start date is April 15th but could be flexible for an ideal candidate. Application Process: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please email the following four items to Sarah Brey at sbrey@realaska.orgcover letterrésumé3 to 4 professional referencesExample of an original educational resource you authored

February 20, 2025

A Little ����Ӱ�� us...RCCA runs an after school program for children ages 5-12 years old at Rabbit Creek Elementary. The SACC (school age child care) program provides elementary school age children with the opportunity for fun, friends and a chance to grow physically, mentally and emotionally. During the week, childrem are offered opportunities for gym games, crafts, cooking, science, outdoor play, table/board games, homework assistance and time to hang with friends.What We're Looking For...We are looking for upbeat, positive, and caring individuals to work with us this school year! Job responsibilities may include leading activities like: craft, cooking, science, and playing with children inside, outside, and in the gym. Creativity is a bonus! Wages range from $17-$20/hr depending on experience and education. Having energetic, dedicated staff is what makes our program stand out from the rest!Job Requirements...You must be 18 or olderYou must pass a criminal background checkYou must have previous childcare experience (formal or informal/paid or volunteer)Staff will work Monday-Friday during the school year with all major holidays off and paid (Hours and schedules may vary- the program runs from before school and then 2pm-6pm after school)Certification in 1st aid and CPR is preferred but NOT requiredWhen applying- please provide a resume and 3 references w/ phone numbers who have seen you work with children (may not be relatives).Contact info...You may also contact us via email at rabbitcreekhire@gmail.com or phone at (907)-742-5722Job Type: Part-timePay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hourBenefits: Paid time off Schedule: After schoolMonday to Friday 2pm to 6pmSchedule can be flexible depending on needs Experience: Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: CPR and First Aid Certification (Preferred but NOT required) Work Location: In person at 13650 Lake Otis Parkway, Anchorage, AK 99516