Preschool Classroom Leader | Full-Time with SD Benefits

South Dakota Board of Regents; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid annual and sick leave

Paid holidays

Matching SDRS contributions

Job summary

USD Head Start in Dakota Valley, SD seeks a Center Teacher to guide a classroom of 16 preschoolers ages 3–5, fostering social, emotional, and early academic development. The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, in a 9.5‑month term with hours 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., 100% time.

Qualifications include a BA in Early Childhood Education or equivalent with endorsements; experience with young children is essential. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave and holidays, SDRS retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• BA in ECE or equivalent; endorsements may apply.
• Experience working with young children.
• Ability to build nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a preschool classroom of 16 children.
• Create a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Support each child’s growth through engaging activities and individualized attention.
• Build strong relationships with families and collaborate with a supportive team.

Skills

Classroom management

Family communication

Child development knowledge

Engaging activities design

Education

BA in Early Childhood Education

Education with Early Childhood Endorsement

Special Education with Early Childhood specialization

Job description

USD Head Start in Dakota Valley, SD seeks a Center Teacher to guide a classroom of 16 preschoolers ages 3–5, fostering social, emotional, and early academic development. The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, in a 9.5‑month term with hours 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., 100% time.

Qualifications include a BA in Early Childhood Education or equivalent with endorsements; experience with young children is essential. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave and holidays, SDRS retirement contributions.