Substitute Childcare Teacher

EMBE; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Free training opportunities

Meaningful work

Gain experience in early childhood

Job summary

EmBe is seeking a Substitute Childcare Teacher in Sioux Falls to provide safe, engaging care for infants through prekindergarten, with flexible assignments that fit your schedule.

You will support learning, supervise children, maintain clean classrooms, follow licensing and policies, and collaborate with teams. Training opportunities are offered at no cost, and EmBe emphasizes meaningful work with families and children.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Childcare experience preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of child development.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work effectively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks and licensing requirements.
• No substantiated history of child abuse or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, growth, and development through age-appropriate activities and positive interactions.
• Provide active supervision to ensure children's safety and well-being.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, and organized classroom environment.
• Follow all childcare licensing regulations and program policies.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and program information.
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.
• Assist programs in maintaining required child-to-staff ratios and smooth daily operations.
• Collaborate with teaching teams and center leadership to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Flexibility

Team player

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Sioux Falls, SD 57108, Substitute Childcare Teacher: Flexible | As Needed

EmBe Childcare

Looking for flexibility while making a difference?

Join our team as a Substitute Childcare Teacher and help create safe, engaging, and nurturing experiences for children from infancy through prekindergarten. Whether you're pursuing a career in education, looking for supplemental income, or simply enjoy working with children, this role offers the flexibility to choose assignments that fit your schedule.

Substitutes receive notice of available shifts based on their availability and can accept assignments as needed. Training opportunities are available at no cost for qualified candidates.

What You’ll Do

• Support children's learning, growth, and development through age-appropriate activities and positive interactions.
• Provide active supervision to ensure children's safety and well-being.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, and organized classroom environment.
• Follow all childcare licensing regulations and program policies.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and program information.
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.
• Assist programs in maintaining required child-to-staff ratios and smooth daily operations.
• Collaborate with teaching teams and center leadership to provide high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Childcare experience preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of child development.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work effectively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks and licensing requirements.
• No substantiated history of child abuse or neglect.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry children up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, crouch, and move easily between floor-level and standing positions.
• Ability to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors.

Why Join EmBe?

• Flexible scheduling based on your availability
• Free training opportunities
• Meaningful work supporting children and families
• Gain experience in early childhood and school-age programs
• Friendly, supportive team environment

EmBe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.