Early Childhood Classroom Assistant (Part-Time)

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• Early Childhood Classroom Assistant REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Assistant Director CLASSIFIED: Part Time, Non-Exempt LOCATION : Flandreau, SD MISSION: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Classroom Assistant supports the Teacher in delivering high-quality early childhood programming.
• This role assists with daily classroom operations, child care routines, and documentation under the day-to-day direction of the Teacher.
• Administrative and HR matters are managed by the Assistant Director and Center Director.
• Classroom Assistants are encouraged to pursue credentialing, with compensation adjustments tied to relevant milestones.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the Teacher in implementing daily lessons, routines, and classroom activities.
• Assists with meal preparation, feeding, diapering, toileting, and personal care routines as needed.
• Maintains active supervision of children at all times in accordance with BGCNP policies.
• Assists with classroom setup, cleanup, and environmental maintenance.
• Supports transitions between activities, meals, outdoor play, and rest time.
• Assists with CACFP meal count tracking and food service documentation as directed by the Teacher.
• Implements guidance and direction from the Teacher during all programming activities.
• Participates in required trainings, team meetings, and professional development.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Supports children with identified needs under the direction of the Teacher and Early Childhood Specialist.
• Floats to support ratio coverage in other classrooms as directed by the Assistant Director.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of NAEYC Program Standards preferred.
• Interest in early childhood education and willingness to pursue CDA credential.
• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Patience, warmth, and genuine care for the wellbeing of young children.
• CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Satisfactory background check per SD DSS requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work actively in a classroom environment for the full shift.
• Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, crouch, bend, and move at a child's level.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to assist with diapering, lifting, and physical care of young children.
• Ability to supervise children outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• This position is considered to be safety-sensitive.
• The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.
• It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace!
• 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.
• The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact Human Resources to communicate their request for accommodation at 605-692-3333.
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