Early Childhood Classroom Assistant (Part-Time)-Sign-On Bonus
Early Childhood Classroom Assistant (Part-Time) — $250 Sign-On Bonus
Brookings, SD · Part-time, hourly · $16.00–$18.25 per hour · Monday–Friday, 10am–2pm or 10am–3pm · $250 sign-on bonusApply by midnight on October 31, 2026, to qualify for the $250 sign-on bonus.
Done before the school bus gets home. Our part-time Classroom Assistant role fits right into the school day, which makes it a great fit for parents of school-age kids, grandparents, retirees, and anyone who wants meaningful work with weekday hours. You'll spend your midday helping our youngest learners play, eat, rest, and grow, alongside a caring team.
No early childhood degree needed. If you're warm, patient, and enjoy little ones, we'll train you.
Grow with us: we'll help you earn your CDA credential at no cost to you, and your pay goes up as you reach credential milestones.
What you'll do
- Help your lead Teacher run daily lessons, activities, and routines.
- Care for children's everyday needs, including meals, feeding, diapering, and toileting.
- Keep a close, caring eye on children at all times.
- Help with smooth transitions between activities, meals, outdoor play, and rest time.
- Set up, clean up, and keep the classroom safe and organized.
- Support children with extra needs, guided by the Teacher and Early Childhood Specialist.
- Help track meals for our food program (CACFP).
- Pitch in across classrooms when needed to keep the right staff-to-child ratios.
- Join trainings and team meetings so you keep learning.
What you'll bring
Must have- High school diploma or equivalent
- Patience, warmth, and genuine care for young children
- Interest in early childhood education and willingness to earn your CDA
- Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team
- CPR/First Aid certification, or the ability to get it within 90 days (we'll help)
- A satisfactory background check per SD DSS requirements
- Experience with young children (babysitting, nannying, and parenting count too)
- Knowledge of NAEYC Program Standards
What you'll get
- $250 sign-on bonus
- Predictable weekday hours with evenings and weekends free
- 401(k) with up to a 5% Club match once you've completed 12 months and 1,000 hours of service
The physical side of the job
You'll be active all shift: sitting on the floor, kneeling, crouching, and bending to be at a child's level; lifting up to 40 pounds; helping with diapering and physical care; supervising children outdoors in all kinds of weather; and responding quickly in an emergency. This position is considered safety-sensitive.The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace!
All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability, or any other protected class.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact Human Resources to communicate their request for accommodation at 605-692-3333.