Early Childhood Classroom Assistant

Job overview

The Early Childhood Classroom Assistant role is onsite in Brookings, SD. Compensation is $16–$18.25 per hour, and the posting offers a $500 sign-on bonus. The Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains’ mission is to help young people realize their potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. The assistant supports the teacher with classroom activities, child care routines, supervision, and documentation. The role helps deliver safe, high-quality early childhood programming and supports children’s daily learning and care.

What you'll do

• Support daily lessons and classroom routines
• assist with meals, feeding, diapering, toileting, and personal care
• actively supervise children
• set up and clean classrooms
• support transitions
• track meal counts and food service documentation
• attend training and meetings
• maintain a safe classroom
• support children with identified needs under direction
• provide ratio coverage in other classrooms as directed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early childhood classroom assistant

classroom support

child care

early childhood education

active supervision

cda credential

cpr first aid

brookings sd

boys and girls club of the northern plains

$16–$18.25 per hour

$500 sign-on bonus

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $500 sign-on bonus
• credentialing opportunities with compensation adjustments tied to milestones.

Why this role

Credentialing is encouraged, with compensation adjustments tied to relevant milestones; CPR/First Aid certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days.

About the employer

Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.