Creative Director jobs in Pierre, SD

Our mission at Little Pirates Childcare Center is to create a safe place to learn and grow. We provide accessible, dependable, Hyde County-based childcare services in a caring, safe environment, with a quality educational focus.

Little Pirates Childcare Center is a 501c(3) organization seeking to employ a Child Care Director to teach and supervise children, motivating them to use their mental capacities and exercise their imagination. This position would collaborate and report to the Board of directors.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has:

Responsibilities

●      Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching materials

●      Balance teaching between logical and social exercises

●      Provide basic care and caregiving activities

●      Use a wide range of teaching methods to enhance the child’s abilities (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing, etc.)

●      Evaluate children’s performance to make sure they are reaching developmental milestones

●      Keeping records of each child’s progress, interests and any problems that may occur

●      Observe interactions and promote the inclusion of all children

●      Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action

●      Collaborate with other colleagues

●      Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the official sources

●      Ensuring the children have good hygiene and changing diapers as necessary

●      Cleaning interactive areas throughout the day

●      Serving meals and snacks for the kids

●      Update parents on the progress of their children. Contacting parents in the case of an emergency

Education (at least one)

●      Bachelors in a field of education or human development

●      Two-year degree in early childhood education

●      Child Development Associate credential or comparable credential, as determined by the department

●      Hold certification in a specific child learning philosophy and have at least one year of experience in a child care setting

●      Child development technician diploma

●      Four years of experience in a center or school age program

Management Skills

●      Conduct staffing performance reviews and provide feedback

●      Promote positivity and teamwork

●      Keep budget in compliance with state regulations

●      Track finances and communicate financial status with the board

●      Find grant opportunities available to childcare programs like Little Pirates

●      Be able to react and determine the best course of action in emergency situations

Preferred Skills

●      Proven experience as a child care / daycare teacher

●      Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods

●      Methodical and creative

●      Patient, flexible and has a  love for children

●      Strong communication and time management skills

●      Certificate in first aid and CPR

●      Have a positive and reliable work ethic

●      Have a PASSION for working with children!

Benefits

Benefits:

●      Employee Childcare Discount

●      After 90 days of employment, accumulation of up to 1 hour per week paid time off

●      Professional development assistance

Schedule:

●      Full time schedule (40 Hours)

●      Monday to Friday

●      No nights or weekends