Teacher Assistant

Overview

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Full Time 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, CHS 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.

Salary: Starting at $20.00/hour (depending on experience and education) plus up to $2/hour shift differential.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 7am–3pm (year round school).

• Work-Life Balance: No nights or weekends.
• 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.
• Competitive Compensation: Starting at $20.00/hour (depending on experience and education) plus up to $2/hour shift differential.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• 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 up to an additional 5% annual contribution. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

• 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 their 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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 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.

Education:

• High School Diploma Required

Experience/

Skills:

• References that can depict level of interest in working with children who have behavioral issues.
• Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers and software utilized by office.

Salary

Description:

$20.00/hour + up to a $2/hr shift differential