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Organization: Youth & Family Services (YFS) Department: Child Development Center
Position: Teacher School Age 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, and more!
Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required (degree related to education, human services,
or child development preferred). Experience in the child care setting or as a school teacher. Obtain Preschool
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within two years of hire. Ability to work with people of all
socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Ability to communicate and cooperate with children, other staff, and
parents effectively and tactfully. Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver's license required.
Minimum of 21 years of age (BFOQ) and have a good driving record. May be required to complete a Van
Driver Training Program and/or obtain a CDL. Transport children as assigned and be willing to submit to
random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with performance standards and the Substance Abuse/Misuse
Policy for Safety Sensitive Positions & Employees Driving Children. Must meet SD Child Care Licensing
Regulations if required for position.
Essential Functions: ? Create, support, and maintain a healthy, safe, learning environment conducive to each child's
intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and aesthetic development. ? Actively supervise and engage children at all times to ensure child safety. ? Implement activities to advance development of children by developing literacy, phonemic print,
numeric awareness, understanding/use of language, understanding/use of vocabulary, appreciation of
books, awareness of cultural diversity, and problem solving. Promote healthy food choices and
moderate-to-vigorous intentional physical activity. ? Utilize developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and incorporate CLASS dimensions in the
classroom and follow ECERS standards. ? Act in accordance with purpose, philosophy, values, goals, policies, and procedures of YFS. ? Encourage the involvement of families and support the development of relationships between children
and their families. ? Establish and maintain a positive and trusting relationship with children and their families. ? Work with children and their families to support development toward school readiness. ? Comply with and implement all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. ? Maintain accurate records for each child, data entry, and completion of appropriate documents and
referrals as needed in a timely manner. ? Direct other teacher assistants, substitutes, and volunteers to carry out daily operations. ? Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor. ? Assist in all assigned grant activities including, but not limited to, in-kind and United Way.
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Additional Functions: Responsible for opening/closing center and all related duties as assigned. Must learn
and execute emergency preparedness plan and be responsive to emergencies that may arise. Assist in
recruitment of children, families, and volunteers for program services. Monitor and adhere to budget of
classroom expenses. Keep supplies updated and current. Promote and support all YFS programs and services.
Model appropriate behavior while working with other staff, children, and families. Perform additional duties as
assigned by supervisor.
Environmental Functions: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Work schedule will vary between school/summer
programming. 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.