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Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
Child Care Aide or Child Care Provider
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$35,058 / year median in South Dakota
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Current Employees:
If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage. Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department RCH Rapid City Childrens Center Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Starting Pay Rate Range $16.30- $19.29 Child Care Aide $16.30
- 18.73, Child Care Provider $16.78
- 19.
Job Description Essential Functions:
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.Additional Requirements Preferred:
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
Physical Requirements:
Light work- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.