PreSchool Educational Assistant

Holy Spirit Elementary; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Spirit Elementary in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a Preschool Educational Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. You will support students in Academic Services within the special education program and help promote the school’s Catholic mission and values.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 7:30AM–3:00PM, will collaborate with supervising teachers, and involve duties across tutoring, record-keeping, and adapting instructional materials.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Some post higher training in education preferred.
• Works well with children.
• Knowledge and comfort level verbal and math skills up through middle school.
• Basic competency in computer skills.
• Resourceful & creative to prove adaptations for students.
• Self-starter.
• High energy.
• Ability to adjust to daily changes in task schedule.
• Adapts well to a variety of tasks.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and decision making ability.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Bishop O Gorman Catholic Schools.
• Tutor/support students in all academic areas.
• Administer make-up tests.
• Monitor student progress and keep records.
• Confer with supervising teachers.
• Perform various duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Self-starter

High energy

Adaptable

Problem solving

Decision making

Planning & organizing

Verbal & math skills

Tech basics

Creative adaptations

Works with children

Education

High school education or equivalent

Some post higher training in education

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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PreSchool Educational Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5953944

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Become an Educational Assistant at Holy Spirit Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year and make a difference everyday! You’ll play a pivotal role in empowering students to reach their full potential. In this role you will be serving students in Academic Services; our special education program.

Our ‘Mission’ desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the ‘Core Values’ of Bishop O Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity and create an environment of trust.

Monday - Friday, 7:30AM-3:00PM

Holy Spirit Elementary

• Promote the mission of Bishop O Gorman Catholic Schools
• Tutor/support students in all academic areas
• Administer make-up tests
• Monitor student progress and keep records
• Confer with supervising teachers
• Perform various duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Some post higher training in education preferred
• Works well with children
• Knowledge and comfort level verbal and math skills up through middle school
• Basic competency in computer skills
• Resourceful & creative to proved adaptations for students
• Self-starter
• High energy
• Ability to adjust to daily changes in task schedule
• Adapts well to a variety of tasks
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Problem-solving and decision making ability
• Team player

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool-12 grade school system. Our elementary schools, junior high, and high school exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement, and community service.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required