Head Start Classroom Aide

Inter-lakes Community Action Partnership; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Inter-lakes Community Action Partnership in Watertown, SD is seeking a part-time Classroom Aide for Head Start to help create a safe, engaging space where young children learn, grow, and feel confident. You’ll support the lead teacher with classroom activities, transitions, and small-group moments, while helping prepare materials and keep the room warm and organized.

This role emphasizes positive behavior support, teamwork, and consistent routines, offering hands-on experience in early childhood

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with young children and families
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability, patience, and sound judgment
• Ability to follow classroom and program procedures consistently

Responsibilities

• Assisting the teacher with classroom activities
• Helping prepare materials and learning areas
• Supporting children’s positive behavior and participation
• Maintaining a clean, organized classroom environment

Skills

Interest in children

Communication & teamwork

Reliability & patience

Follow procedures

Job description

Your Mission

As a Classroom Aide - Head Start in Watertown, SD, you’ll help create a safe, engaging space where young children can learn, grow, and feel confident. This part-time role exists to strengthen classroom routines and support early learning moments that matter.

Key responsibilities include assisting the teacher with classroom activities, helping prepare materials and learning areas, supporting children’s positive behavior and participation, and maintaining a clean, organized classroom environment.

Required Qualifications/skills

• Genuine interest in working with young children and families
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability, patience, and sound judgment
• Ability to follow classroom and program procedures consistently

Pay range: $13.39–$18.90 per hour.

Rewards That Matter

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; Paid Time Off and paid holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a 403(b) retirement plan.

A Day That Flies By

You’ll arrive to a classroom that’s gearing up for discovery—greeting kids as they settle in, shifting smoothly between small-group moments and playful learning. The pace stays lively: quick transitions, lots of encouragement, and plenty of teamwork with the lead teacher. By midday you’re resetting spaces, celebrating little wins, and helping keep the room calm and welcoming. You’ll head out knowing the day moved fast—and your presence helped make it feel steady for every child.