Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Organization: Youth & Family Services (YFS)

Department: Child Development Center

Position: Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Reports to: Child Development Center Director

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 in a full-time status 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, and more!

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.

• Participate 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 participate 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.

• Invite and support parents to become integrally involved in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education. Encourage the involvement of families and support the development of relationships between 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. Support all program activities and services of YFS, including Kids Fair, Parent Association and Policy Council, evening child care, and other event nights.

Environmental Functions: Work schedule may vary dependent upon program needs. Perform duties in a controlled office or classroom environment; participate in activities with children as appropriate. May be exposed to variety of potentially hazardous living and health conditions of enrolled families. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to move within the classroom and playground and on the bus. Ability to carry children with both arms. Ability to kneel and bend. Ability to move from sitting or kneeling on floor to standing

How to Apply: For consideration, an application for employment must be submitted to the YFS Human Resource Department. Application may be downloaded at: Please note that resume only will not be accepted.

How to Submit Application:

By email: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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 our HR Team at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com!