Preschool Teacher

Job overview

The Preschool Teacher role is onsite in Rapid City, SD, with a Monday–Friday, 40-hour workweek. Compensation is not specified; the posting states wage DOE. The role is part of Youth & Family Services' Child Development Center. The teacher creates and maintains a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment and supports children's intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. The role works with families and classroom staff to advance individualized goals, school readiness, and family partnerships.

What you'll do

• Implement applicable Head Start Performance Standards and child care licensing regulations
• support children's individualized goals using screening and assessment information
• assist with screenings and assessments within 45 days of enrollment
• plan and implement home visits and parent-teacher conferences
• use developmentally appropriate practices and follow CLASS and ECERS standards
• maintain child records and referrals
• direct and supervise classroom staff, substitutes, and volunteers
• engage and supervise children to ensure safety
• maintain relationships with children and families.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

preschool teacher

rapid city sd

youth & family services

child development center

head start

early childhood education

monday–friday

40 hours per week

family partnerships

child safety

$2,000 sign-on incentive

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• 401(k) and retirement/pension options.

Why this role

$2,000 sign-on incentive. Requires a South Dakota teaching certificate with early childhood endorsement or qualifying bachelor's degree and experience teaching preschool-age children; an associate degree in early childhood education may be considered.

About the employer

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