Summer Childcare Assistant

LSS of South Dakota•Sioux Falls, SD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

LSS Childcare and Education seeks assistant teachers for the 2026 Summer Program with hearts for kids and learning. If you are caring, compassionate and love to see kids thrive, we invite you to apply. This is a great opportunity for college students or teachers looking for a summer job. Come join our child-centered, family-friendly environment. LSS provides summer programming for children at our Hilltop United Methodist location. Staff have an opportunity to supervise youth from a variety of backgrounds at our various locations, including economically disadvantaged youth, English language learners, and youth with special medical and behavioral needs. You will enjoy this setting if you are someone that: Likes working with the Children Enjoys child-care in a structured and energizing team environment. LSS provides staff with a strong team of supervisors to ensure a high level of comfort in their role as well as excellent training and communication. There are opportunities to get more hours and responsibilities as you get older too! At LSS, we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work: Compassionate – We engage with empathy and provide non-judgmental services. Appreciative – We recognize and develop the strengths of our clients and employees. Respectful – We build professional and collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues. Ethical – We uphold high standards of integrity and quality in all actions. Strategic – We anticipate and respond proactively to community needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old at time of hire to meet licensing requirements
If age 18 and above, requires active auto-insurance and a valid driver’s license
Willing to become CPR trained, LSS will provide
Willingness to submit to record checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, distributing drugs or sex crimes

Responsibilities

Supervise children ages 5 and up
Lead children in recreational activities, including arts and crafts, games, and implementing lesson plans designed to be both fun and educational
Supervise regular trips to the local spray park, libraries, parks, swimming pool and on field trips throughout the community