Job Description
Love working with early learners? Join us as the full-time Lead Teacher in our toddler room at 57th Street Learning Center or PreK room at Empower Campus Learning Center, M–F, 7:30AM–4:00PM, and create a safe, fun, and engaging space every day.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Classroom Operations & Supervision: Oversee lesson planning, curriculum implementation, supply needs, and ensure compliance with state licensing and BGCA rules while actively supervising children for safety and engagement.
- Mentor & Collaborate: Guide and support Assistant Teachers, fostering a positive, effective learning environment and coordinating classroom activities.
- Plan & Facilitate Activities: Lead age-appropriate activities that promote physical, intellectual, and social development, providing materials for play, art, music, and storytelling.
- Support Daily Care & Communication: Assist with diapering, potty training, meals, rest/nap schedules, classroom cleanliness, daily documentation, parent/guardian communication, field trips, and child assessments.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $18/hour with a full benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off starting day one, employer-matched 401K, 65% discounted childcare, and local service discounts.
- Supportive Team Environment: Enjoy a team-oriented workplace where your contributions are valued.
- Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience in early childhood development, with access to training and professional growth opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
- Education & Experience:
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- Infant/Toddler Classrooms: Infant/Toddler CDA credential, Associate’s Degree or higher required.
- 3 years of lead teaching experience may substitute education requirements.
- Certifications: CPR Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days with in house training).
- Skills: Reliable, excellent time management, strong interpersonal and communication skills, initiative, and teamwork.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally, stand, walk, kneel, and engage actively with children.
Ready to inspire and lead? Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire as a Lead Teacher and help children thrive! Job offers are contingent upon a post-offer screening process, which includes background checks, child abuse and neglect screening, and drug testing.
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.