Assistant Teacher - South, Ralph Rogers Rd

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to uplifting children and families. As an Assistant Teacher, you will play a vital role in nurturing young minds, supporting their development, and creating a stimulating learning environment. This position offers flexibility with scheduling, allowing you to balance work and personal commitments effectively. With a focus on professional growth, you will have opportunities to enhance your skills while being part of a team that values curiosity, authenticity, and connection. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Meals

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Access to Pool and Hot Tub

Wellness Membership Reimbursement

Childcare and School Age Care Discount

Qualifications

• General knowledge of child growth and development is essential.
• Must be able to lift 20 to 40 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Ensure safety and well-being of each child in the classroom.

Skills

Child Growth and Development Knowledge

Classroom Management

Positive Guidance Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

Minimum Age of 14 Years

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Assistant Teacher - South

EmBe’s mission is to uplift the potential in children, women, and families through opportunities that empower all. Our values are curiosity, authenticity, leadership, and connection. At EmBe we compensate for education and experience and encourage professional growth. If you are interested in learning more about EmBe please visit www.embe.org.

Who You Are:

You are an important aspect in maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of the children we serve. As an Assistant Teacher, you are responsible for assisting the lead teacher of the classroom with classroom management, activities, arts and crafts, curriculum, meals, skill development, play time, and more! The Assistant Teacher is a positive role model for all staff and children. Teachers reinforce positive guidance techniques and model appropriate language and behavior. Assistant Teachers have opportunities to develop and grow professionally.

Schedule: Full or Part Time positions are available. EmBe can be flexible with school schedules. We are open 6am – 6pm, Monday through Friday with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

Rooms & Ages:

1. Babes – 4 weeks to 6 months
2. Sprouts – 6 months to 12 months
3. Blossoms – 12 months to 18 months
4. Explorers – 18 months to 2 years
5. Creators – 2 – 3 years
6. Thinkers – 3 years
7. Inventors – 4 years
8. Scholars - Preschool

What We’ll Love About You:

• Ensure EmBe brand, mission, vision, and values are reflected in all interactions.
• Demonstrate and reinforce professionalism, appropriate language, take responsibility for actions, and mentor positive behavior to all throughout the center.
• Assist in implementing the curriculum/lesson plans developed by the lead teacher.
• Assist in supporting children to develop self-regulation, emotional, and support skills.
• Assist in the creation of a stimulating learning environment.
• Assist the lead teacher with assessing a child’s development with age-appropriate milestones.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child along with treating all with dignity and respect.
• Participate in all aspects of the classroom such as:
  • Oversee and interact with children’s play.
  • Crafts, singing songs, reading books and diapering.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and clean learning environment inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain appropriate staff to child ratio, consult with the site manager when substitutes are needed, or children should be moved to other classrooms.
• Accurately provide documentation (such as meal sheets, daily sheets, accident reports, medication sheets, as well as communicate parent information daily via procare and in person).
• Engage in parent communication such as:
  • Warmly greet each parent and child upon arrival and departure to each classroom.
  • Engage in child’s well-being and daily activities.
• Remain up to date on mandatory training hours.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits/Perks:

• Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401k Match.
• Supplemental Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental Leave.
• Childcare and School Age Care Discount.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free Meals.
• Access to the pool and hot tub at no cost.
• Wellness Membership Reimbursement.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• Compensation based on Education and Experience.

What It Takes:

• General knowledge of child growth and development.
• Occasional lifting of 20 to 40 lbs.
• Minimum age of 14 years.
• No substantiated history of child abuse and neglect.
• No staff member will have a felony conviction record on file within the last 5 years.
• No staff member’s name will appear on the sex offender’s registry.