Teacher/Teacher Assistant Floater — Head Start

Job overview

The Teacher/Teacher Assistant Floater role is onsite in Rapid City, SD, Monday through Friday. Compensation is not specified; the posting states wage DOE. The position supports Youth & Family Services’ Rapid City Head Start department. The floater assists with classroom operations and coverage, helping maintain a safe learning environment and support children’s development and school readiness. The role includes teaching and engaging children, maintaining records, working with families, and following Head Start and licensing requirements.

What you'll do

• Assist teachers with lesson plans, field trips, and daily activities
• support a safe learning environment
• engage children in play and learning
• build positive relationships with children and families
• maintain records and complete documents
• supervise children
• follow discipline and behavior guidelines
• respond to emergencies
• support school readiness
• learn bus-monitor duties and child-restraint safety.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teacher assistant floater

head start

early childhood education

classroom support

child development

rapid city sd

youth & family services

monday–friday

full-time

school readiness

child safety

medical dental vision

401(k)

paid leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• 401(k) and retirement or pension options
• local business discounts.

Why this role

An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain a Child Development Associate credential.

About the employer

Youth & Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.