About the Role
Child Care Aide is responsible to ensure the safety and well-being of children, assisting with their basic needs, and providing age-appropriate activities.
Requirements
Under the supervision and direction of the Director, the Child Care Center Aide will perform the following duties:
Will ensure all children are supervised at all times in the center areas, playground and on impromptu walks.
Maintain alldaily forms:"All about me" for children daily,illness,injury medication administering.
Must assist with performing monthly fire/tornado drills.
Will be responsible for the safekeeping and cleanliness of the SGUCCC building and playground: cleanup after children's activities, nutritional activities.
Must plan and adhere to weekly lesson plans.
Will maintain ethical standards that are expected of the childcare professional (i.e., positive attitude, prompt, dependable, reliable, honest, be respectful to the parents and co-workers, open to new ideas, willing to learn.)
Must be able to stay 5-10 minutes after 5 pm schedule until last childleaves.
Must maintain professionalism and open communication with Supervisor, staff, parents, phone calls, community; Head Start, SGU faculty that may need assistance regarding business with the center.
Must have a positive attitude, engagement and communication with children at all times.
Must be able to implement Lakota culture into daily lessons.
Must be able to do gross motor activities and read to the children daily.
Must be able to lift 20 to 50+ lbs. ormore.
Must attend all staff trainings and workshops.
Must maintain confidential information of the SGU Child Care Center, children and families that attend.
Will ensure that volunteers are not left alone with thechildren.
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications For Hire:
Must be 18 years old.
Must have High School diploma or GED.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must have one of the following or be willing to obtain and attend through trainings/workshops.
CDA certificate.
AA-Early Childhood Education or in process.
Must have a favorable Tribal, State, and Federal Criminal Background check in accordance to the Indian Child
Protection Act and Family Violence Prevention Act.
Must Pass a Central Registry Screening for the South Dakota State.
Must be drug and alcohol free.
About the Company
Sinte Gleska University (SGU) is a tribally controlled, accredited institution located on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Mission, South Dakota. Founded to serve the Sicangu Lakota Nation, SGU is dedicated to providing accessible, culturally grounded higher education that empowers students, families, and communities.
Rooted in the Lakota philosophy of Wolakota—living in harmony and balance—SGU integrates academic excellence with Indigenous knowledge, language, and values. The University offers a range of associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs designed to prepare students for meaningful careers, leadership, and lifelong learning.
As a community-focused institution, SGU plays a vital role in strengthening tribal sovereignty, supporting economic development, and preserving Lakota culture for future generations. Faculty and staff are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that reflects both traditional teachings and modern educational practices.
Joining SGU means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to building a healthy, resilient tribal nation through education, self-determination, and visionary leadership.