Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains

Youth clubs and early childhood education centers

Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood EducationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFlandreau, SD, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A Child Development Associate credential is required or must be obtained within the first year of employment.
At least one year of experience working with young children in a group care setting is required.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Teaching Strategies GOLD and Creative Curriculum is required.
CPR and First Aid certification is required, or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
A satisfactory background check in accordance with South Dakota Department of Social Services requirements is required.
The employee must be able to work actively in a classroom for the full shift; sit on the floor, kneel, crouch, bend, and move at a child's level; lift up to 40 pounds; supervise children outdoors in varying weather; and respond quickly in emergencies.
The position is safety-sensitive.

Responsibilities

Deliver Creative Curriculum with fidelity by planning experiences and activities grounded in the curriculum framework and aligned to children's developmental needs.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences across all developmental domains.
Share responsibility for Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment documentation with the Early Childhood Specialist and maintain accurate, current records for each child.
Create and maintain a warm, home-like classroom environment reflecting the environment-as-third-teacher philosophy.
Engage families through daily communication, family conferences, and portfolio sharing.
Implement Individualized Care Plans for children with identified support needs.
Maintain active supervision at all times in accordance with Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains policies and Caring for Our Children standards.
Track and record meal and food service participation for Child and Adult Care Food Program reporting.
Participate in professional development, team meetings, and reflective practice.
Provide daily direction and guidance to Classroom Assistants.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
Support classroom transitions, meals, rest time, and routines with consistency and intentionality.

Desired Qualifications

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children Program Standards is preferred.

TITLE: Early Childhood Teacher
REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Center Director
CLASSIFIED: Full Time, Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: 40 hrs/week 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
LOCATION: Flandreau

MISSION: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher is responsible for delivering Creative Curriculum and planning rich, developmentally appropriate learning experiences grounded in that curriculum framework. Teachers share responsibility for TSG GOLD assessment documentation with their Early Childhood Specialist, engage families meaningfully, and support each child's individual development. Day-to-day direction is provided by the Early Childhood Specialist; administrative and HR matters are managed by the Assistant Director and Center Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivers Creative Curriculum with fidelity, planning experiences and activities grounded in the curriculum framework and aligned to children's developmental needs
Plans and implements developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences across all developmental domains
Shares responsibility for TSG GOLD assessment documentation with the Early Childhood Specialist, maintaining accurate and current records for each child
Creates and maintains a warm, home-like classroom environment that reflects the 'environment as third teacher' philosophy
Engages families through daily communication, family conferences, and portfolio sharing
Implements Individualized Care Plans (ICPs) for children with identified support needs
Maintains active supervision at all times in accordance with BGCNP policies and CFOC standards
Tracks and records meal and food service participation for CACFP reporting purposes
Participates in professional development, team meetings, and reflective practice
Provides daily direction and guidance to Classroom Assistants
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
Supports classroom transitions, meals, rest time, and routines with consistency and intentionality

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required or must be obtained within first year of employment
Knowledge of NAEYC Program Standards preferred
Minimum 1 year of experience working with young children in a group care setting
Knowledge of or willingness to learn Teaching Strategies GOLD and Creative Curriculum
Strong relationship-building skills with children and families
CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Satisfactory background check per SD DSS requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work actively in a classroom environment for the full shift
Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, crouch, bend, and move at a child's level
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to supervise children outdoors in varying weather conditions
Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations
This position is considered to be 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.

About the Company

Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains

Youth clubs and early childhood education centers

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains is a nonprofit network of youth clubs and licensed early childhood centers in eastern South Dakota. Its community sites serve children and teens with programs focused on academic success, healthy habits, character, and preparation for life after school. The organization combines places for young people to spend time with adult mentors and structured learning activities, while its early childhood centers serve younger children in Brookings and Flandreau. Families pay membership and program fees, with scholarships and payment plans supporting access alongside charitable donations. Founded in 2003 in Brookings, it is headquartered in Brookings, South Dakota.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Brookings, SD
Founded: 2003

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