Preschool Assistant Teacher - Full Time!

Washington Pavilion; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits package

Free Membership to Washington Pavilion

Job summary

Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Head Preschool Teacher to lead a safe, developmentally appropriate program for 3-5 year olds. You will plan, implement, and assess curriculum emphasizing humanities and sciences, and collaborate with families and staff.

This full-time exempt role offers comprehensive benefits, ongoing professional growth, and opportunities to shape early childhood education within our vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood or related field; preschool teaching experience and certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent computer and desktop publishing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility.
• Ability to develop innovative programs and handle multiple tasks.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to supervise.
• Commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning.
• Knowledge of preschool evaluation methods and teaching methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate preschool programming for 3–5 year olds.
• Submit all lesson plans for review and approval.
• Stay current with research, professional development, and curriculum trends.
• Develop measurable objectives for curriculum development.
• Manage budgets for the preschool program.
• Maintain a safe, clean learning environment and child well‑being.
• Collaborate with teacher assistant, volunteers, parents, and program specialists.
• Hold two parent/teacher conferences per year.
• Maintain discipline and supervision during Pavilion activities.
• Represent the Washington Pavilion professionally.
• Submit to two performance evaluations per school year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Desktop publishing

Organizational skills

Leadership and supervision

Interpersonal skills

Professional growth

Curriculum evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field

Tools

Desktop publishing

Job description

Head Preschool Teacher

Career Opportunity at the Washington Pavilion in Education!

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with all best practice research. The person in this position will research, develop, implement, and assess age appropriate curriculum and programs emphasizing the humanities and sciences. The incumbent must be a person who enjoys working with young children and diverse groups of people.

Thisisa FT, exempt (salaried) contract position. Seasonal- End of August to End of May – Pay/benefits are distributed over 12 months. Hours: Monday- Friday between 7:30am-4:00pm (40 hrs/week).

Whatyouwilldo!

Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate preschool programming using best practices for 3-5 year olds.

Submit all lesson plans to Director of Education for review and approval

Keep abreast of innovative, professional development, technological advances, and curriculum trends in accordance to state and national mandates through research and professional growth.

Develop measurable objectives for all curriculum developed.

Remain knowledgeable of budgets for preschool program.

Maintain a safe, clean, learning environment and assures the well being and safety of children in his/her care.

Maintain a cooperative attitude of working together with teacher assistant, volunteers, parents, and program specialists in planning and implementing classroom activities.

Hold two parent/teacher conferences per year as designated on the planning calendar to share each child’s progress with parents.

Maintain discipline and supervision of children during all Pavilion Preschool activities.

Represent the Washington Pavilion in a professional manner.

Submit to two performance evaluations per school year

Other job related duties as assigned.

What you will bring!

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or in a field related to early childhood education with preschool teaching experience and certification is preferred
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess competent computer and desktop publishing skills
• Exhibit impressive organizational skills and flexibility
• Manifest enthusiastic self-motivation
• Demonstrate the ability to develop innovative programs, curriculum, and handle multiple tasks
• Demonstrate effective leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of team members and audiences
• Possess a commitment to professional growth
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in preschool program evaluation and teaching methodologies

What we offer you!

A fun, engaging culture withExcellent Compensation along with aFull Benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD Insurance, 401K, Holiday & PTO,Free Membership to Washington Pavilion for employee plus family + perks such as concert/show ticket discounts, discount at the WP Café on-site, Washington Pavilion apparel and much more!

EOE, Background Check