Job Description
Organization: Youth & Family Services (YFS)
Department: CDC
Position: Early Head Start Floater
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 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: Complete online Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) typically 5 weeks after hire. CDA must be obtained within 4 weeks of the online CDA completion date. Agree to accept the Teacher Infant/Toddler CDA position when offered OR agree to move into any/fill the open Teacher Infant/Toddler CDA position when offered. High School diploma or GED required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with children, other staff, and parents effectively and tactfully. Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver’s license required. 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. Maintain current credentials and certifications.
Essential Functions:
Complete online CDA within the designated timeframe to ensure required credential is obtained within four to six months.
Comply with and implement all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
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.
Create, support, and maintain a healthy, safe, learning environment conducive to each child's intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and aesthetic development.
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.
Utilize developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and follow ITERS standards
Establish and maintain a positive and trusting relationship with children and their families.
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.
Direct teacher assistants, substitutes, and volunteers to carry out daily operations and to actively supervise and engage children at all times to ensure child safety.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.
Additional Functions: 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. 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. May be exposed to variety of potentially hazardous living and health conditions of enrolled families
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: yfshr@youthandfamilyservices.org
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 605-342-4195!