Early Childhood Education Support Professional - 0.75 FTE at Laura B. Anderson Elementary

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Sioux Falls School District as an Education Support Professional in a vibrant learning community! This role involves supporting teachers in implementing lesson plans and engaging with children in developmental activities. Requirements include a focus on early childhood studies, relevant experience, and a caring temperament. With a competitive hourly rate starting at $18.12 and an attractive sign-on bonus, you can play an integral part in nurturing children's growth and development.

Benefits

Health benefits for positions 20 hours per week or more

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Preferred early childhood education focus.
• Previous experience in educational settings, childcare, or daycare.
• Ability to monitor social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher with daily lesson plans and classroom routines.
• Provide supervision to ensure children's safety and well-being.
• Assist with meal preparation and hygiene routines.

Skills

Child supervision

Behavior management

Communication

Team collaboration

CPR certification

First Aid training

Education

Two or more years post high school education in early childhood studies

Child Development Associates (CDA) credential

Job description

We want YOU here!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

At Laura B. Anderson, our learning community is an environment of shared responsilibities, mutual respect, and kindness; as well as loyalty and committment to having a positive impact on those around us. By building relationships we fuel the fire within all of our students and meet the needs of the whole child:

• Socially
• Emotionally
• Academically

Our committed staff values best practices when planning, delivering and assessing instruction that meets the diverse needs of our students. To meet this vision, all elements of our LBA system must work collaboratively toward our school mission: Interdependently, we will nurture the hearts of children within a learning community driven by high expectations and academic success for all students.

Join our hive of Laura B. Anderson Bees as an Education Support Professional by applying today!

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION LEVEL:

Two or more years post high school education, with preference given to early child-centered studies and/or early childhood development expertise. Child Development Associates (CDA) preferred credentials.

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

Previous work in an educational setting, childcare, daycare, CPR certification, First Aid training, familiarity with various child development techniques

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to actively engage with children on their level, including bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Must be able to perform duties both indoors and outdoors and participate in all classroom and playground activities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Patience, flexibility, caring personality, punctuality, and dependability. Experience with monitoring social and emotional development and behavior management. Ability to follow classroom routines and respond calmly to challenging behaviors or situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

Classroom Support:

• Support the lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and classroom routines designed to meet the developmental needs of children ages 3 to 5, including those with diverse abilities and learning styles.
• Support small group and individualized instruction across developmental domains, including early literacy, numeracy, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Incorporate play-based, sensory-rich, and hands-on learning experiences aligned with early childhood best practices.
• Use positive behavior support strategies to foster social-emotional development and address behavioral challenges.

Child Supervision & Guidance:

• Provide active supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of all children throughout the day, including during indoor and outdoor play, classroom transitions, meals, and rest times.
• Model and support positive behavior and social interactions using developmentally appropriate guidance techniques.
• Provide physical assistance to children as needed (e.g., toileting, dressing, feeding support).

Health, Nutrition, and Safety:

• Assist with preparation, serving, and cleanup of snacks and meals in accordance guidelines.
• Promote hygiene routines such as handwashing, toileting, and clean-up.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including emergency drills and incident reporting.

Family & Team Collaboration:

• Communicate professionally and respectfully with families and caregivers.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, specialists, and program coordinators to meet individual child goals, including IEP or intervention plans.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development opportunities as required.

PAY INFORMATION

Starting at $18.12 per hour + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break

0.75 FTE, 30 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR
2025-2026 Early Childhood Education Support Professional with Benefits

BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
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