Teacher-Standing Rock 0-5 Program-Long Soldier

Prairie Knights; Fort Yates (ND); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Knights is hiring a Head Start Teacher to provide nurturing, age-appropriate activities for infants and toddlers in our center-based program. You will follow lesson plans, maintain daily reports, and ensure a clean, safe learning environment while supporting families and Lakota/Dakota culture.

The role requires delivering care, coordinating with families, and meeting Head Start requirements; shift is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with related training and potential travel to nearby

Qualifications

• Associates of Science in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Will consider High School Diploma/GED with one (1) year of experience in child care setting.
• Driver’s License Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment by following injury-prevention practices, proper hygiene, and routine sanitization of toys and equipment.
• Provide responsive care, including feeding infants and toddlers according to individual schedules and nutritional needs.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and weekly lesson plans that support physical, cognitive, and creative development, with individualized documentation of each child’s progress.
• Foster curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity through hands-on activities, exploration, and positive guidance at the child’s eye level.
• Promote positive interactions, empathy, and respectful behavior by modeling appropriate problem-solving and communication skills.
• Build positive relationships with families, encourage participation in program activities, and participate in required meetings and reporting.
• Will be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Associates of Science in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

High School Diploma/GED with 1 year experience

Job description

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Full Time 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2222

Salary Range: $22.81 To $28.51 Hourly

SCOPE OF WORK:

Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing appropriate learning activities for the different age groups for the infants and toddlers in our center based program according to lesson plans provided by the curriculum to ensure goals and objectives are achieved. In addition will be required to keep daily reports, sanitize assigned room on a daily basis and providing care such as; feeding, diapering, nurturing (holding, soothing when upset).

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment by following injury-prevention practices, proper hygiene, and routine sanitization of toys and equipment.
• Provide responsive care, including feeding infants and toddlers according to individual schedules and nutritional needs.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and weekly lesson plans that support physical, cognitive, and creative development, with individualized documentation of each child’s progress.
• Foster curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity through hands-on activities, exploration, and positive guidance at the child’s eye level.
• Promote positive interactions, empathy, and respectful behavior by modeling appropriate problem-solving and communication skills.
• Build positive relationships with families, encourage participation in program activities, and participate in required meetings and reporting.
• Will be required to perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates of Science in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Will consider High School Diploma/GED with one (1) year of experience in child care setting.
• Driver’s License Preferred.

SHIFT:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

TESTING AND BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

Subject to pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Tribal, State, and Federal background investigation and MVR screening required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Will be required to complete professional development plan on an annual basis as required.
• Will be required to set up assigned classroom focusing on literacy, science, math, Lakota/Dakota culture and language.
• Will be required to complete two (2) home-visits a year with each family assigned to classroom.
• Will be responsible to participate in two (2) parent teacher conferences a year and provide progress/ date reports to each family assigned to classroom.
• Will be required to achieve optimal level of education required by the Head Start Act.
• Will be required to assist with planning, organizing and maintaining records and data reports in accordance with Head Start compliance requirements.
• Will be required to provide assistance in conducting developmental assessments within the 45 day deadline as required.
• Will be required to demonstrate a desire to work with children and families in order to develop an open and informative relationship with the family unit by encouraging the participation in the Head Start curriculum and program events
• Will be required to participate in program trainings and events and be willing to travel to surrounding communities.
• Will be required to participate in monthly parent meetings and provide assistance with coordinating parent group activities.
• Will be required to participate in staff meetings on a bi-weekly basis.
• Will be required to submit work orders and supply requests for the center as requested.
• Will be required to obtain CPR, First Aide and Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of employment and receive physical and TB Skin Test on an annual basis.

NOTICE:

SELECTED CANDIDATE(S) FOR STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBAL POSITIONS ARE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING WILL BE CAUSE FOR REVOCATION OF JOB OFFER.

No tribal housing is available. Perspective applicant’s interview will include Head Start Policy Council and Director.