Child Development Assistant (3rd Grade)

Youth & Family Services; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick leave

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Youth & Family Services in Rapid City, SD seeks a Child Development Assistant (3rd Grade) for a full-time, 40-hour workweek. The role supports program delivery under Girls Inc., with responsibilities including implementing programming and maintaining records.

Qualifications include at least one year of college and pursuing a four-year degree; experience with children and ability to relate to diverse audiences; valid driver's license and insurance; and willingness to drive agency vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must have completed one year of college.
• Must be enrolled/pursuing a four-year degree in related field.
• Experience working with children including knowledge about the needs of girls and an ability to be responsive to those needs.
• Knowledge of computers and database management.
• Supervisory and organizational skills and experience working with children, ability to address multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to relate to co-workers, parents and general public.
• Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver’s license required.
• May be required to obtain a CDL.
• Will be required to drive an agency vehicle.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Implement programming to members.
• Maintain accountability to grants and funding sources. Maintain records as required in the form of attendance and evaluations.
• Follow approved agency policies and procedures regarding members.
• Inform Center Director of all aspects regarding members/clients.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.
• Maintain professionalism through effective communication, appropriate role modeling, continuing self-improvement and demonstration of a positive attitude.
• Coordinate with Seasonal Child Development Specialists/Assistants, Interns, Volunteers, Work Studies, etc, as directed.

Skills

Experience with children

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Vehicle insurance

Supervisory/organizational skills

Education

Completed 1 year of college

Pursuing a 4-year degree (related field)

Tools

Database management

Job description

Overview

Organization: Youth & Family Services (YFS)

Department: Girls Inc. (GI)

Position: Child Development Assistant (3rd Grade)

Status: Full-Time

Reports to: Out-of-School-Time Programs/Girls Inc. Director

Location: Rapid City, SD

Work Schedule:

Work Days: Monday through Friday

Hours/Week: 40

Non-smoking work environment. Wage DOE. 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

Minimum Qualifications: Must have completed one year of college. Must be enrolled/pursuing a four-year degree in related field. Experience working with children including knowledge about the needs of girls and an ability to be responsive to those needs. Knowledge of computers and database management. Supervisory and organizational skills and experience working with children, ability to address multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to relate to co-workers, parents and general public. Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver’s license required. May be required to obtain a CDL. Will be required to drive an agency vehicle. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Essential Functions

• Implement programming to members.

• Maintain accountability to grants and funding sources. Maintain records as required in the form of attendance and evaluations.

• Follow approved agency policies and procedures regarding members.

• Inform Center Director of all aspects regarding members/clients.

• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.

• Maintain professionalism through effective communication, appropriate role modeling, continuing self-improvement and demonstration of a positive attitude.

• Coordinate with Seasonal Child Development Specialists/Assistants, Interns, Volunteers, Work Studies, etc, as directed.

Additional Functions

1. Plan informal educational activities for children that incorporate a broad-based knowledge in areas of careers and life planning, health/sexuality, leadership and community action, sports and adventure, self-reliance and life skills and culture/heritage.
2. Maintain a working knowledge of the needs of girls and the ability to be responsive to those needs.
3. Work cooperatively with Child Development Specialists and Center Director (TEAMWORK).
4. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
5. Assist in planning, coordinating and implementing staff in-services, family fun nights, and special events.
6. Inform Center Director of all aspects regarding members/clients.
7. Act in accordance with purpose, philosophy, values, goals, policies, and procedures of YFS.
8. Support all program activities and services of YFS.
9. Conduct and monitor effective security measures.
10. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
11. Assist in securing the non-federal match as required.

Environmental Functions

Perform duties in a controlled office environment and in informal settings with various size groups of children. Will be required to drive occasionally. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

How to Apply

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

How to Submit Application

By email: [e-mail]

In person or by mail: Youth & Family Services, 1920 N. Plaza Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702

Other location: One Stop Career Center

Contact

Questions? Call our HR Team at 605-342-4195