CCS Early Learning has many different career paths for individuals interested in careers that can help make a difference in our communities. Individuals with high school, vocational, secondary, and post secondary educations can consider positions with CCS. We have employment opportunities that include but are not limited to early childhood education, family services, advocacy, nutrition, management and business. Transfers and promotions are encouraged within the company allowing for career growth and employee satisfaction. We offer training and professional development opportunities and support the higher education goals of staff both financially and with a supportive environment. See our Career Tracks for a detailed look at our advancement structure. 

CCS makes a good faith effort to conduct broad and inclusive recruitment when we have job openings and welcome qualified applicants to apply.  We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal law. For assistance in the recruitment process please contact Human Resources.

Our Human Resource Department is located in our administrative office at 403 S. Alaska
Street, Palmer, Alaska 99645. For more information, please come by, call us at 745-4040, or email Cathy Gruver, Human Resource Director or Heather Nerup, Human Resource Specialist.

For more information on our current employment opportunities, how to apply or about
employee benefits, please select one of the above tabs.

We are accepting applications for the following positions. Interviews for all positions will be in early August with a start date of late Augus. Thank you for your interest, if you have questions please contact our Human Resources department, 745-4040.

Home Visitor, Earlly Head Start, Wasilla Center 40 hours per week, full year

Preschool Teacher at Wasilla Center 40 hours per week, September - May, summers off
Preschool Teacher at Palmer Center 30 hours per week, September - May, Summers off

Program Support Aide -- Chugiak

Substitute - On Call - All Centers and All Programs

How to Apply - Completed electronic applications can be emailed to cgruver@ccsalaska.org or a paper application (Word format) (Adobe PDF format) sent to:

CCS Early Learning, Attn: Human Resources
403 S. Alaska Street, 2nd floor
Palmer, Alaska 99645

or faxed to: 907.745.4060

Questions? Call 745-4040, Cathy Gruver or Heather Nerup

Pre-Employment Requirements Criminal Record Check (Provisional) Fingerprints Current TB Test Health Physical Interested Persons Report – (Alaska State Troopers report, $20 fee paid by employee - Chugiak Staff Only) Policy Council Approval for Head Start positions Three positive professional references

Post and Continued Employment Requirements CPR / First Aid Certification Food Worker Card (for some positions) Health Physical – Annual Health Reporting A minimum of 20 hours of annual training I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Employee Statement with two forms of identification required by the immigration reform and control act of 1987 to ensure individuals are authorized to accept employment in this country Driving Record Release form Other In-house forms and requirements Criminal Record Check (State and Federal)

Other Requirements: Teaching positions require a degree in Early Childhood (or related degree) or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.  Each position has additional education and experience requirements as well as requirements for specific knowledge, skills and abilities that are listed on the job description Copies of transcripts will be required at time of employment.

 

CCS Early Learning offers competitive wages and an exceptional benefits plan. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurance programs to qualified employees. Educational reimbursements, paid leave and holidays, a health and wellness program, a flexible benefits program, Health Savings Account contrubituions and a 403(b) tax deferred annuity with a 3% match.

Currently we are able to assist with college tuition, fees and books for staff pursuing a degree in early childhood and have paid 100% of expenses. We also assist staff in getting their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

For more informaiton about our benefits program, download our Summary Benefits Description.