Summer Program Assistant

Lutheran Social Service•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•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 like working with children and enjoy child-care in a structured and energizing team environment.

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.

Nice To Haves

Caring, compassionate, and love to see kids thrive.
College students or teachers looking for a summer job.

Responsibilities

Supervise children ages 5 and up.
Lead children in recreational activities, including arts and crafts and games.
Implement 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.