CDC Lead Teacher Infant​/Toddler CDA

Organization:
Youth & Family Services (YFS)

Department:
CDC

Position:
Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler CDA

Status:
Full-Time

Reports to:

Child Development Center Program Coordinator

Location:

Rapid City, SD

Work Schedule: Work Days:
Monday through Friday. Hours/Week: 40. Non‑smoking work environment. Wage DOEQ. E.O.E.

Benefits: YFS strives to provide its employees with top‑quality benefits. YFS employees are offered medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance as well as multiple paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, 401K and retirement/pension options, and more!

Minimum Qualifications: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Infant/Toddler required. High School diploma or GED required. Maintain current credentials and certifications. Must meet SD Child Care Licensing Regulations if required for position. Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver’s license required. Transport children as assigned and be willing to submit to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with performance standards and the Substance Abuse/Misuse Policy for Safety Sensitive Positions & Employees Driving Children.

Ability to communicate and cooperate with children, other staff, and parents effectively and tactfully. Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

• Comply with and implement all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Responsible for implementation of all classroom requirements.
• Develop and implement activities to advance development of children by developing literacy, phonemic print, numeric awareness, understanding/use of language, understanding/use of vocabulary, appreciation of books, awareness of cultural diversity, and problem solving. Promote healthy food choices and moderate‑to‑vigorous intentional physical activity.
• Use the information from the screenings for developmental, sensory, and behavioral concerns, the ongoing observations, medical and dental evaluations and treatments, and insights from the child’s parents to help staff and parents determine how the program can best respond to each child’s individual characteristics, strengths and needs, which ensures individualization for each child.
• Create, support, and maintain a healthy, safe, learning environment conducive to each child’s intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and aesthetic development.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) or Response to Intervention requirements, when appropriate.
• Plan and implement two home visits and two parent‑teacher conferences per child lasting one hour.
• 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.
• Actively supervise and engage children at all times to ensure child safety.
• Work with children and their families to support development toward school readiness.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and follow ITERS standards.
• Establish and maintain a positive and trusting relationship with children and their families.
• Maintain accurate records for each child, data entry, and completion of appropriate documents and referrals as needed in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality as it relates to information about children, families, and other staff members.
• Assist Coordinator with hiring Teacher Infant/Toddler and Classroom Aid/Assistant positions for your assigned classroom.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate Teacher Infant/Toddler and Classroom Aid/Assistant positions for your assigned classroom.
• Direct teacher assistants, substitutes, and volunteers to carry out daily operations and to actively supervise and engage children at all times to ensure child safety.
• Follow Youth & Family Services Discipline Policy and Behavior Management Guidelines.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.
• Assist in all assigned grant activities including, but not limited to,…