Teacher Assistant

1 week ago

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States Children's Home Society of South Dakota Full time
: Work For Good

Wage:

Starting at $20 per hour (depending on experience and education)

Schedule:

Monday through Friday – 7:30am to 3:30pm, year-round school

Work Address:

851 West Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 with occasional travel to Owen School at 24100 S Rockerville Road, Rapid City, SD 57702

Position Overview:

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.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

  • 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 You Will Do:

  • Student Engagement: 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.
  • Student Records: Assist with maintaining classroom and/or student records and documentation and contributes data for progress notes and individual treatment plans.
  • Student Relationships: 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.
  • Professional Growth: Provide leadership in efforts to improve the school, student learning and behavior, social skills, and safety.
  • Compliance: 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.

What We'll Love About You:

  • 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.

Requirements:

  • Education: High school diploma required.
  • Experience: Working in an education setting or childcare setting referred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Classroom environment focused on care of children with behavioral issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to physically restrain a child in ways taught by the Agency while being able to verbally communicate to the child and other staff. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.

Join us at Children's Home Society and truly "Work for Good" every day, helping to change the world one child, one family, and one smile at a time.

Apply today

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