Teacher Assistant

Children's Home Society of South Dakota • Rapid City, SD

45d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a teacher assistant to assist in providing supervision and instruction ensuring a safe and therapeutic classroom environment for all children. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.

Nice To Haves

• Working in an education setting or childcare setting referred.
• You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
• You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
• You are able to effectively communicate.
• You align with our mission, vision, and values.
• You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail.
• You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.
• You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting classroom activities, preparing instructional materials, providing instruction, review, and practice of skills taught by the Classroom Teacher with individual and small groups of students.
• Assist in implementing treatment plan and individual education plan methods specific to each child.
• Assume Classroom Teacher’s duties in his/her absence.
• Assist with maintaining classroom and/or student records and documentation and contributes data for progress notes and individual treatment plans.
• Nurture children through one-on-one communication and care and maintain vigilant supervision.
• Reinforce instructional/behavioral objectives as needed to maintain an effective classroom learning environment.
• Provide leadership in efforts to improve the school, student learning and behavior, social skills, and safety.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
• Follow Agency and School Policies and Procedures.
• Support of Agency Goals.
• Travel between two campuses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Monday through Friday – 7:30am to 3:30pm
• Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Starting at $20 per hour (depending on experience and education) with yearly merit-based raises.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED