Childcare Teacher (4-Day Workweek)

About the Role

We're hiring full-time Childcare Educators to join our high-energy, play-based program. These are year-round roles with consistent weekday hours (no nights, no weekends, ever). Our full-time roles are built around four 10-hour shifts, scheduled sometime between 6:45 AM and 5:45 PM — giving you a full-time paycheck and a weekday off.

We’re hiring for culture fit — not a specific classroom. If you love getting messy with toddlers, singing your heart out to Baby Shark, and believe that the magnetic tile Eiffel Tower is a masterpiece… You might be in the right place.

What We’re Looking For

Let’s be honest — we’re not for everyone. If your ideal day involves quietly watching from the sidelines, this probably isn’t it. But if you’re the kind of person who:

• Jumps in to help without being asked
• Feels at home on the floor, building block towers or fielding pretend phone calls
• Understands that childcare is hard and meaningful work
• Believes that play is learning
• Wants to be part of a team that values fun, respect, and real growth
• Knows that keeping kids safe is the top priority — and everything we do builds from there

Then stop scrolling and apply.

We don’t require formal childcare experience — but we do require heart, hustle, and a willingness to learn.

Before Your First Day: All new hires must complete the South Dakota ECE Orientation to Child Care before beginning classroom work at Cultivate. Already completed it? Great! If not, we'll provide instructions and coordinate the required paid training before your first classroom day.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Engage in hands-on play, learning, and supervision
• Support classroom routines including diapering, toileting, cleaning, and transitions
• Build strong relationships with children, coworkers, and families
• Communicate clearly with your team
• Bring a positive attitude and move when the group moves
• Ask “How can I help?” when you walk into a room — and mean it

Why Cultivate Might Be Your Favorite Job Yet

• Four-day workweek
• Free or discounted childcare while you work
• Paid training and professional development
• Incentive pay (earn more by showing up & stepping up)
• Tiered benefits and growth opportunities based on training (not just tenure)
• A big, present leadership team that actually supports you — behavior backup, curriculum coaching, and personal cheerleaders
• A team culture that values humor, honesty, and people who try hard

Pay Range

$14.00–$18.00/hour, depending on experience and education

• incentive pay for reliability and initiative

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work four 10-hour weekday shifts between 6:45 AM and 5:45 PM?
• Are you smoke-free?
• Are you comfortable actively engaging in play for most of your shift?
• Are you willing to change diapers and assist with toileting?

License/Certification:

• Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (AHA) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person