Apply to Open Arms · Join Our Team

First — let's get to know you.

The basics. Required fields are marked with a red asterisk.

First Name *

Last Name *

Middle (optional)

Date of Birth *

Cell Phone *

Email Address *

Mailing Address *

Tell us about the role.

Which position you're interested in and when you can start.

Position(s) Applied For *

Date Available to Start *

Days & Hours Available to Work *

Can you work overtime or hours outside the assigned schedule? *

Yes No

Are you 18 or older? *

Yes No

Are you 21 or older? *

Yes No

Have you worked at Open Arms before? *

Yes No

If yes, when?

A few legal questions.

Required by Alaska state law for licensed childcare facilities. Be honest — we're more interested in your full story than any one answer.

Have you been convicted of a criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor)? *

Yes No

If yes, state law may prohibit you from working in a licensed childcare facility.

Have you obtained a current State of Alaska Criminal History Report? *

Yes No

Other languages you speak (optional)

Date of report

Do you have a valid State of Alaska Driver's License? *

Yes No

Date of Expiration

Restrictions

A DMV report will periodically be obtained during employment if driving is required.

Are you eligible to work in the United States? *

Yes No

Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment.

Willing to participate in continuing education & training? *

Yes No

Current professional licenses, certificates, or memberships (optional)

Your education & experience.

Walk us through where you've studied and worked. Resume-style is fine — we read it all.

Education

High School

Name & Location

Years

Diploma Year

Major / Focus

College or University

Name & Location

Years

Degree Year

Major / Credits

Vocational / Technical School

Name & Location

Years

Year Completed

Field of Study

Other Relevant Training

Organization

Years

Year

Subject

Recent Employment — last 10 years, most recent first

Most Recent Position

Dates

Position / Title

PT / FT

Supervisor's Name

Employer (Name, Address, Phone)

Job Duties

Duties from your above positions that are relevant to childcare or adult care

Other Relevant Work or Volunteer Experience

Special Skills & Qualifications

References & personal history.

Three references who can speak to your character — not relatives, not previous employers.

Reference 1

Name & Title

Address

Phone

Reference 2

Name & Title

Address

Phone

Reference 3

Name & Title

Address

Phone

Personal History

These questions are required by Alaska childcare licensing. Your honesty matters more than any individual answer.

Have you been previously licensed to care for children or adults? *

Yes No

If yes, please indicate city, state, type of care, and dates of licensure.

Have you ever had a license to care for children or adults revoked or denied? *

Yes No

Please explain.

Have you ever been investigated for child or elder abuse or neglect? *

Yes No

Please explain.

Do you have any physical, mental, or behavioral health conditions that might pose a risk to the health or safety of children or adults? *

Yes No

Please explain.

Have you been convicted or charged with any crime in the last 10 years? *

Yes No

Please explain.

Have you ever been convicted or charged with a felony, domestic violence offense, or sex crime? *

Yes No

Please explain.

Tell us your story.

This is the heart of the application. Take your time — write as much or as little as feels right.

Describe your experience for the position you're applying for.

What do you envision as a safe, healthy, Christian learning environment for young children?

How would you describe your relationship with Jesus Christ?

Why would you be an asset to the families and staff of Open Arms?

Describe your experience maintaining timely and accurate records.

Almost done — sign & submit.

A few quick acknowledgments and your signature, then you're free.

Optional: Your Church Community

Are you a member of a local church congregation? (optional)

Yes No Skip

Name of congregation

May we contact your pastor for a reference?

Yes No

Pastor's Name

Pastor's Phone

Acknowledgments *

Please read carefully and check each box.

Reference investigation I give the director of Open Arms Child Development Center the right to investigate all references and to verify any educational references. I release the employer and all corporations, institutions, and organizations furnishing such information from liability. Truthful information I understand that any misrepresentation in this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application and/or separation from employment. Open Arms rules In the event of my employment, I agree to abide by all present and subsequently issued rules of Open Arms. I-9 verification If employed, I will be required to complete an Employment Verification Form (I-9) and within three days show satisfactory evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. At-will employment I acknowledge Open Arms is an at-will employer. There is no specific length of employment, and either party can terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, so long as the termination does not violate law or public policy. Certification I certify that the contents of this application are true, accurate, and complete. I authorize Open Arms to contact others to verify the information contained here.

Your Full Legal Name * (serves as your signature)

Date *

When you click submit, your application is sent directly to the Open Arms team. We'll review it and follow up as soon as we can. Open Arms is an equal opportunity provider.

Apply to Open Arms.

First — let's get to know you.

Tell us about the role.

A few legal questions.

Your education & experience.

Education

High School

College or University

Vocational / Technical School

Other Relevant Training

Recent Employment — last 10 years, most recent first

Most Recent Position

References & personal history.

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

Personal History

Tell us your story.

Almost done — sign & submit.

Optional: Your Church Community

Acknowledgments *

Thank you for applying!