Child Care Aide or Child Care Provider

Monument Health • Rapid City, SD

3d • $16 - $19

About The Position

To provide quality care of children ranging from six weeks old up to age 12 with developmentally appropriate lesson plans.

Nice To Haves

• Experience - 1+ years of Early Childhood Experience
• Education - Associates in Child Studies/Education and/or obtain within 12-months of hire
• Certification - Child Development Associate (CDA) - Accredited University or accredited training professionals

Responsibilities

• Establishes a nurturing and respectful relationship with all children and provides activities that enhance each child's self-concept and socialization skills.
• Establishes a positive learning environment and provides a variety of activities that promote children's physical skills, intellectual abilities, communication skills and creative expression.
• Utilizes knowledge gained through training and takes precautionary measures in order to provide for the safety of the children, parents, and other program participants.
• Contributes to the overall quality early childhood programming by promoting a positive developmentally appropriate practice and ensuring an overall safe, healthy and secure environment for children, staff and visitors.
• Integrates positive guidance techniques on a regular basis, such as communicating expectations, giving children realistic choices, and redirecting inappropriate behaviors.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree