School Age Care Assistant Teacher
EMBE·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
EMBE·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The Assistant Teacher supports the delivery of a safe and enriching before- and after-school program by facilitating hands-on learning activities. They are responsible for supervising children, fostering positive social development, and ensuring a clean and safe environment.
Previous experience in school age care preferred. Must be 16 years of age. General knowledge of children’s growth and development. Flexibility, reliability, and cooperative work habits. No substantiated history of child abuse of neglect. No history of a felony conviction on record within the past five years. No staff members name will appear on the sex offender’s registry. Physical Demands: Ability to see, speak, and hear. Frequent standing and walking. Frequent use of hands and arms. Occasional lifting of 20 to 40 lbs. Occasional need to climb, balance, kneel or crouch. Work Exposure: Work is primarily performed in an indoor classroom environment. Occasional outdoor exposure when weather permits. Noise level is moderate to loud due to equipment and children. Routine exposure to household sanitization and cleaning chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Qualifications
Candidates must be at least 16 years old with a general knowledge of child development and no history of felony convictions or child abuse. Previous experience in school-age care is preferred.
Market context
Teaching assistant openings in South Dakota often reflect steady demand in early childhood and classroom support settings, especially where schools need reliable help with daily supervision and student care. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for CPR certification, background-screening clearance, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs, while benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) matching may help offset the hourly pay. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your CPR status and background-screening readiness before applying.