Infant & Toddler Classroom Assistant — Full-Time

Youth & Family Services; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Multiple paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

401K

Retirement/pension options

And more!

Job summary

Youth & Family Services in Rapid City, SD is seeking an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant for the Child Development Center. The role supports daily classroom operations, assists with lesson plans, and helps create a safe, nurturing learning environment for infants and toddlers.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, families, and the broader program, with opportunities for growth into Lead Infant/Toddler roles based on qualifications and performance. This is a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• May require a 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.
• Ability to communicate and cooperate with staff, persons of all socio-economic levels, and diverse populations effectively.
• Commitment to continue education in the field of early childhood.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Flexibility

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDA or associate's degree in early childhood education or equivalency

Job description

Youth & Family Services in Rapid City, SD is seeking an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant for the Child Development Center. The role supports daily classroom operations, assists with lesson plans, and helps create a safe, nurturing learning environment for infants and toddlers.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, families, and the broader program, with opportunities for growth into Lead Infant/Toddler roles based on qualifications and performance. This is a full-time on-site role.