Assistant Teacher
At Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire, our Assistant Teachers are the heart of our mission. You’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of young learners, helping them grow, explore, and thrive. If you’re passionate about early childhood education and want to make a lasting impact in our community, we’d love to have you on our team at the Empower Campus Learning Center or 57th Street Learning Center!
What You'll Do:
- Work Full-Time or Part-Time: Our programs are open Monday to Friday, between 5:45am and 6:30pm. We prefer our staff to have consistent schedules and we are closed nights and weekends – having a life outside of work is important!
- Collaborate with Lead Teachers: Assist with lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Lead Activities: Organize and guide fun and educational activities, including reading, arts, and crafts and outdoor play; provide resources to support development through play, music, and storytelling.
- Assist With Care: Help with diapering, potty training, rest periods, and nap schedules; help prepare and serve balanced meals and snacks.
- Ensure Safety and Communication: Monitor children’s play, sanitizing toys, maintain records of activities, meals, and medications, and provide daily updates to parents and guardians.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience & Education: Previous experience or education in early childhood development preferred but not required. CPR certification is required; however, we provide this training in-house if you are not currently certified.
- Communication, Teamwork & Reliability: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and solve problems efficiently.
- Physical Ability: Ability to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally, and perform tasks that require frequent standing, kneeling, and walking. Must be comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to varying temperatures.
- Screening Process: Job offers are contingent upon a post-offer screening, which includes, but is not limited to, background checks, child abuse and neglect screening, and drug test.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $15/hour with a full benefits package for full time employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off starting day one, employer match 401K, discounted childcare, and local service discounts.
- Supportive Team Environment: Enjoy a supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued.
- Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience in early childhood development, with access to training and professional development opportunities.
Ready to Make an Impact?
- If you enjoy the opportunity to get to work with children who are infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and want to make a lasting impact, we’d love to have you on our team! Apply now to join a mission-driven organization that makes a positive impact on our community's future!
We strive to make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. For a full job description or for any assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Coordinator at 605-306-1125.
All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability, or any other protected class.