Scarbrough Childcare Lead Teacher at Southeast Tech

To Be Determined; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits (20+ hours)

Full-Time position

Job summary

Sioux Falls School District in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Scarbrough Childcare Lead Teacher at Southeast Tech to oversee daily care and instructional activities for children. The role collaborates with team members to create a functional center for all age groups.

Preferred qualifications include a post-secondary diploma/degree in Human Development or Early Childhood Education and prior childcare experience. This is a full-time position with a hourly salary of $19.08 to $22.21.

Qualifications

• Education: Post-secondary diploma/degree in Human Development or Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience: Work experience in a childcare environment desired.
• Other requirements: Computer skills to use email, word processing, and spreadsheets; ability to communicate effectively; leadership and problem-solving skills; ability to work under pressure; understanding budgets and organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s emotional and social development.
• Assist in preparing learning environments and instructional materials.
• Keep records on individual children and activities.
• Instruct children in health and personal habits.
• Prepare food for children and serve meals.
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
• Organize and participate in recreational activities.
• Observe and monitor children’s play activities.
• Sanitize toys and organize materials to keep areas orderly.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Leadership

Business acumen

Diversity oriented

Strategic planning

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Human Development or Early Childhood Education

Job description

Scarbrough Childcare Lead Teacher at Southeast Tech

Sioux Falls School District To Be Determined - Sioux Falls, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5854638
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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This position will attend to children in a childcare setting. Perform a variety of tasks, such as teaching, interacting, feeding, cleaning, and overseeing play. Work with other team members collaboratively to ensure that the optimal operational setting is prepared and functional for the various age groups of children in the center.

POSITION QUALIFICATION

EDUCATION:

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Human Development or Early Childhood Education preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Work experience in a childcare environment desired.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Computer skills: Ability to use email systems, word processing, and spreadsheet software
Encourage change and innovative ideas within the organization and assist employees who may need help with adjusting to any changes that occur
Communication: ability to actively listen and to effectively communicate with others through written and oral communication
Leadership: ability to make decisions, delegate tasks, be innovative, negotiate, problem solve, build teams through coaching and development, resolve conflicts, hold yourself and other accountable, and work under pressure.
Business acumen: ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues that include understanding accounting information, preparing, and managing budgets, and making sound, long-term, organizational development decisions
Diversity oriented: Ability to collaborate effectively with people regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or job type
Strategic planning: ability to develop and achieve short and long-term goals for the organization

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

• Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Assist in preparing the learning environment by setting up interest centers and preparing needed instructional materials and supplies.
• Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
• Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits (provide physical assistance when needed).
• Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children and regulate rest periods.
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
• Organize and participate in recreational activities, such as games.
• Observe and monitor children’s play activities.
• Sanitize toys and play equipment.
• Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Treat all adults and children with dignity and respect.
• Participate in staff in-service training when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BENEFIT INFORMATION Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19.08 to $22.21 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Other Professional > Other Professional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heidi Gefroh
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]