Job Description
Organization: Youth & Family Services (YFS)
Department: Child Development Center
Position: Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant
Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Child Development Center Program Coordinator
Location: Rapid City, SD
Work Schedule:
Work Days: Monday through Friday
Hours/Week: 40
Non-smoking work environment. Wage DOEQ. E.O.E.
Benefits: YFS strives to provide its employees with top-quality benefits. YFS employees are offered medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance as well as multiple paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, 401K and retirement/pension options, discounts at select local businesses and more! Click here to view a copy of our Benefit Synopsis.
Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. May require a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or associate's degree in early childhood education or equivalency. Maintain current credentials and certifications. Must meet SD Child Care Licensing Regulations if required for position. Punctuality, dependability and flexibility. Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver’s license required. Maintain a working knowledge of the needs of the ages of children assigned to and the ability to be responsive to those needs. Ability to communicate and cooperate with staff, persons of all socio-economic levels, and diverse populations effectively and tactfully. Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Commitment to continue education in the field of early childhood. Experience working with children.
Essential Functions:
Comply with and implement all applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Maintain a working relationship with other classroom and/or support staff.
Assist teacher in all aspects of the classroom operation including carrying out lesson plans, field trips and daily activities.
Create, support, and maintain a healthy, safe, learning environment conducive to each child's intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and aesthetic development.
Actively assist in teaching, modeling and engaging children in play and learning in classroom.
Establish and maintain a positive and trusting relationship with children and their families.
Maintain accurate records for each child, date entry, and completion of appropriate documents and referrals as needed in a timely manner.
Actively supervise and engage children at all times to ensure child safety.
Follow Youth & Family Services Discipline Policy and Behavior Management Guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality as it relates to information about children, families, and other staff members.
Assist in all assigned grant activities including, but not limited to, in-kind and United Way.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.
Work with children and their families to support development toward school readiness.
Additional Functions: Must learn and execute emergency preparedness plan and be responsive to emergencies that may arise. Assist in recruitment of children and families for program services. Follow all requirements mandated by Department of Social Services, Fire Marshall, Department of Transportation, and Health Department. Follow all requirements mandated by Head Start/Early Head Start if applicable. Support all program activities and services of YFS, including Kids Fair, Parent Association and Policy Council, evening child care, and other event nights. Act in accordance with purpose, philosophy, values, goals, policies, and procedures of YFS. Model appropriate behavior while working with other staff, children, and families. Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
Environmental Functions: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Work schedule may vary dependent upon program needs. Perform duties in a controlled office or classroom environment; participate in activities with children as appropriate. Ability to carry children with both arms. Ability to move within the classroom and playground and on the bus. Ability to move from sitting or kneeling on floor to standing. Ability to kneel and bend.
How to Apply: For consideration, an application for employment must be submitted to the YFS Human Resource Department. Application may be downloaded at: http://www.youthandfamilyservices.org/careers/. Please note that resume only will not be accepted.
How to Submit Application:
By email
In person or by mail: Youth & Family Services, 1920 N. Plaza Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702
Other location: One Stop Career Center
Any questions? Call HR Team at 605-342-4195!