A Child Development Associate credential is required or must be obtained within the first year of employment.
At least one year of experience working with young children in a group care setting is required.
Knowledge of Teaching Strategies GOLD and Creative Curriculum, or willingness to learn them, is required.
Strong relationship-building skills with children and families are required.
CPR and First Aid certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
A satisfactory background check under South Dakota Department of Social Services requirements is required.
Ability to work actively in a classroom environment for the full shift is required.
Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, crouch, bend, and move at a child's level is required.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds is required.
Ability to supervise children outdoors in varying weather conditions is required.
Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations is required.
Responsibilities
Deliver the Creative Curriculum with fidelity by planning experiences and activities grounded in the curriculum framework and aligned to children's developmental needs.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences across all developmental domains.
Share responsibility for TSG GOLD assessment documentation with the Early Childhood Specialist and maintain accurate, current records for each child.
Create and maintain a warm, home-like classroom environment reflecting the environment-as-third-teacher philosophy.
Engage families through daily communication, family conferences, and portfolio sharing.
Implement Individualized Care Plans for children with identified support needs.
Maintain active supervision at all times in accordance with organization policies and CFOC standards.
Track and record meal and food service participation for CACFP reporting.
Participate in professional development, team meetings, and reflective practice.
Provide daily direction and guidance to Classroom Assistants.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
Support classroom transitions, meals, rest time, and routines consistently and intentionally.
Desired Qualifications
An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
Knowledge of NAEYC Program Standards is preferred.
TITLE: Early Childhood Infant Teacher REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Center Director CLASSIFIED: Full Time, Non-Exempt LOCATION: Brookings, SD BONUS: $1,500 Sign-On Bonus Paid in Two Installments
MISSION: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher is responsible for delivering Creative Curriculum and planning rich, developmentally appropriate learning experiences grounded in that curriculum framework. Teachers share responsibility for TSG GOLD assessment documentation with their Early Childhood Specialist, engage families meaningfully, and support each child's individual development. Day-to-day direction is provided by the Early Childhood Specialist; administrative and HR matters are managed by the Assistant Director and Center Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Delivers Creative Curriculum with fidelity, planning experiences and activities grounded in the curriculum framework and aligned to children's developmental needs.
Plans and implements developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences across all developmental domains.
Shares responsibility for TSG GOLD assessment documentation with the Early Childhood Specialist, maintaining accurate and current records for each child.
Creates and maintains a warm, home-like classroom environment that reflects the 'environment as third teacher' philosophy.
Engages families through daily communication, family conferences, and portfolio sharing.
Implements Individualized Care Plans (ICPs) for children with identified support needs.
Maintains active supervision at all times in accordance with BGCNP policies and CFOC standards.
Tracks and records meal and food service participation for CACFP reporting purposes.
Participates in professional development, team meetings, and reflective practice.
Provides daily direction and guidance to Classroom Assistants.
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
Supports classroom transitions, meals, rest time, and routines with consistency and intentionality.
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required or must be obtained within first year of employment.
Knowledge of NAEYC Program Standards preferred.
Minimum 1 year of experience working with young children in a group care setting.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn Teaching Strategies GOLD and Creative Curriculum.
Strong relationship-building skills with children and families.
CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Satisfactory background check per SD DSS requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work actively in a classroom environment for the full shift.
Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, crouch, bend, and move at a child's level.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to supervise children outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations.
This position is considered to be safety-sensitive.
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
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