On-Call Center Teacher: Early Education; Head Start

Overview

USD Head Start has openings for Substitute Center Teachers and Substitute Center Teacher Aides/Food Service workers. These positions are funded by grants/other non-state funds.

Teacher Aide/Food Service Worker Substitutes: Experience working with children is preferred. Supervise children ages 3-5 in a classroom setting to replace a staff who is absent under the direction of a classroom teacher. This may involve assisting with meal preparation and clean-up, eating with children, assisting children with routines (toileting and handwashing), and supervision of children during indoor and outdoor activities.

Classroom locations include Beresford, Elk Point, Dakota Valley, Canton, Harrisburg, Tea and 3 locations in Vermillion.

Center Teacher Substitutes: Education or related degree and experience working with children is preferred. Substitutes will lead activities and supervise children ages 3-5 in a classroom setting to replace a staff who is absent. This may involve leading large and small group activities following a lesson plan, eating with children, assisting children with routines (toileting and hand washing), and supervision of children during indoor and outdoor activities.

Classroom locations include Beresford, Elk Point, Dakota Valley, Canton, Harrisburg, Tea and 3 locations in Vermillion.

Applicants must pass background checks and must provide own transportation to sites.

Both positions are on-call and as needed. There are no guaranteed number of hours.

Appointment Type:
Temporary

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Head Start provides free health, education and development services to families with young children. A federally funded program, we work with families to recognize their unique characteristics, cultural values and strengths, and offer services like:

• Individualized learning
• Vision, hearing and developmental screenings
• Nutritious meals and snacks
• Health services
• Parent education
• Community resource information

We offer services in Clay, Lincoln, Turner and Union counties. These services are available in-home or at one of our local centers and some are offered on a full-day, year-round basis.

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

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The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and Affirmative Action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office.

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