Classroom Substitute

Vacancy Announcement

CCS EARLY LEARNING

Open Date: 09/01/2026 Open: Ongoing Recruitment

CLASSROOM SUBSTITUTE - Assist in caring for children and creating an environment that will

promote the growth and development of young children ages 0-5 years old.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED Demonstrate Classroom Ability and Experience in Early Childhood Education – generally gained

through six months classroom experience caring for children (ages 0-5), preferably in a center-

based environment, or 60 hours volunteering at CCS

Excellent Communication Skills, Especially Good Listening Skills Ability to Work as Team Member with Staff and Parents Ability to Apply Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children in a Classroom Setting Able to Lift and Carry up to 50 Pounds Capable of Getting Up and Down from the Floor with Ease Can Stand and/or Sit for Extended Periods of Time Interchangeably

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Pre-hire: Fingerprinting/Background Check

Health Report

Post-hire: Annual Physical/Health History

CPR and First Aid Certification

Food Worker Card

Proof of current Driver’s License and auto insurance

To work on site no less than once every 60 days

GENERAL INFORMATION: These are on-call positions, which give Substitutes the flexibility and

control over assignments and work opportunities. There are 6 programs to potentially provide

support for that provide you the opportunity to work as much or as little as you would like.

Location: Fairview Center (Early Head Start, Head Start), Palmer Center (Early Head Start,

Head Start), Wasilla Early Head Start, Wasilla Head Start

Supervisor: Human Resources Director

Schedule: Flexible

Salary: $16.69 – $20.56 per hour DOE and education plus training benefits and career

opportunities.

Plus benefits: Paid sick leave and retirement plan with matching contribution.

To Apply: Submit resume and application to

[email protected]

CCS Administrative Office, 2060 E. Industrial Dr. Wasilla, AK 99645

For more information or to download an application visit www.ccsalaska.org

CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Making a Difference in the Lives and Families

of Young Children within our Communities