What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at Boys & Girls Clubs of The Sioux Empire?
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. We're currently hiring for Assistant Teachers at our two learning centers:
Empower Campus Learning Center
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 that support learning and development. Whether you're working with infants, toddlers, or Pre-K children, you'll play a key role in creating a nurturing, engaging environment tailored to each stage of early childhood.
- 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 working with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today 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.
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