Teacher Aide

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Dakota Child Care Center in Vermillion is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher Aide to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children from 6 weeks to 5 years. You will supervise daily care, implement age-appropriate activities, and mentor practicum students while ensuring compliance with childcare regulations and center policies.

Preferred qualifications include mentoring students and 5+ years within USD Childcare Center.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students, interns, or work-study employees.
• 5+ years in the USD Childcare Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Oversee daily supervision and care of children.
• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum activities.
• Mentor practicum or work-study students.
• Maintain compliance with childcare regulations and center policies.

Skills

Mentoring experience

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Teacher Aide Posting Number CSA02788P Department USD-Child Care Center Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. This position is responsible for the daily supervision and care of children, implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum activities, mentoring students completing practicum or work-study experiences, and maintaining compliance with childcare regulations and center policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students, interns, or work-study employees.
• 5+ years in the USD Childcare Center

This position is not eligible for sponsorship, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Posting Date 08/10/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 08/17/2026 Advertised Salary Starting rate of pay $16.75; dependant on internal equity and experience Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

7:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday with one day a week 9:30-5:30.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Valid Drivers License, Other If other, please indicate Childcare experience Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Contact Information

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Other If other protection is used please identify

Non latex gloves

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) Describe any of the conditions selected

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Speaking

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Changes of Temperature, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Exposure to Noise, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc) Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Outdoors Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other
• Reference List