Junior Child Care Aide
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Salary$16 – $19/hr
LocationRapid City, SD USA
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 2d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Certification - HeartSaver CPR/AED - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 90 days of hire or transfer
1+ years of Early Childhood Experience
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
Benefits
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Retirement plan
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Hiring process
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
0
Starting Pay Rate Range
$16.30 - $18.73
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
Job Summary
To provide basic child care duties and support the Child Care Assistants in implementing lesson plans.
Benefits
Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
*Supportive work culture
*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
*Opportunities for growth and advancement
*Tuition assistance/reimbursement
*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
*Flexible scheduling
Job Description
Essential Functions:
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Establishes a nurturing and respectful relationship with all children and provides activities that enhance each child’s self-concept and socialization skills.
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Establishes a positive learning environment and provides a variety of activities that promote children’s physical skills, intellectual abilities, communication skills and creative expression.
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Utilizes knowledge gained through training and takes precautionary measures in order to provide for the safety of the children, parents, and other program participants.
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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.
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Integrates positive guidance techniques on a regular basis, such as communicating expectations, giving children realistic choices, and redirecting inappropriate behaviors.
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All other duties as assigned.
Junior Child Care Aide’s (16 or 17 years old), can do any job that has not been declared hazardous by the Secretary of Labor. At Monument Health, below are examples of duties that CANNOT be performed by a Junior Child Care Aide:
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Work in a classroom independently; must have a Regular (non Junior) caregiver with them at all times.
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Operating motor vehicles on public roads and working as outside helpers on motor vehicles.
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Work in any room which involves exposure to ionized radiation.
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Work in department within facilities such as X-ray rooms and laboratories.
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Work in areas where they could be exposed to radioactive substances and ionizing radiation.
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Operating, riding on, and assisting in the operation of most power-driven hoisting apparatus such as forklifts and cherry pickers, to include spotting. Motorized floor jacks permitted.
Additional Requirements
Required:
Certification - HeartSaver CPR/AED - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 90 days of hire or transfer
Preferred:
Experience - 1+ years of Early Childhood Experience
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.
Job Category
Support Services
Job Family
Child Care
Shift
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
Employee Type
PRN
10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.