Early Head Start Early Childhood Teacher
About The Position
As an Early Childhood Teacher in Sioux Falls, SD, you’ll create a safe, inspiring classroom where infants and toddlers build language, social, motor, and thinking skills—one breakthrough at a time. The day starts with warm welcomes and quick check-ins as children arrive. You settle into a steady rhythm of play, songs, stories, and hands-on exploration—then pivot smoothly for meals, rest, and those spontaneous "aha" moments that make the day electric. Between interactions, you capture observations, update documentation, and prep materials so tomorrow’s activities land with purpose. You’ll connect with parents at pick-up and through scheduled conversations, celebrating progress and sharing next steps. By day’s end, your room is reset, notes are organized, and you leave knowing your care helped a child feel secure, seen, and ready for what’s next.
Requirements
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- 1+ year experience with children preferred (preferably infants/toddlers or preschool)
- Experience working with low-income families is beneficial
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead individual and small-group learning experiences that spark growth across developmental areas
- Prepare lesson plans and enrich activities by coordinating community guests and resources
- Support healthy social-emotional development by honoring individual differences, diversity, and culture
- Partner with families through parent-child conferences and ongoing communication
- Collect and use child progress data across eight learning domains; produce Child Outcomes Framework reports and use ChildPlus as needed
- Guide and track in-kind collection with families to ensure timely, accurate reporting
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
