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Learning Adventures Preschool Opportunity Program Education Assistant - 0.5 FTE at John Harris Elementary

Sioux Falls School District

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: 6 days ago

Job Description
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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) credential preferred.

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, hearing; frequent bending over, crouching, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, threading, turning, and walking. Frequent carrying, grasping, holding, lifting, opening, pulling, unfolding, and unlocking are also required. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force, occasionally.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Patience, flexibility, caring personality, punctuality, and dependability. Experience with monitoring social and emotional development and behavior management. Excellent oral and written communications skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

  1. Constantly provide a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment for children ages 3-5.
  2. Assists with the supervision of students in the classroom, on the playground and during school outings.
  3. Supervised children's play, always making sure of their physical safety.
  4. Provides personal care to students with daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management).
  5. Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher with students 1:1 and in small groups.
  6. Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by Preschool Leader/Teacher.
  7. Acknowledging and responding to different developmental and behavioral levels exhibited by children.
  8. Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
  9. Displaying high levels of motivation and patience
  10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  11. Excellent time management and organizational skills
  12. Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families.
  13. Performs other duties as assigned.

View the complete job description here: Preschool Education Assistant

PAY INFORMATION

Level G, starting at $17.85 per hour

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 2:30 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.5 FTE, 20 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR
2024-2025 Education Assistant with Benefits - Early Childhood

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
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number

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The Sioux Falls Public Schools offer a competitive benefit package to employees, including medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability insurances. Paid vacation for 12-month staff. Paid sick leave. Participation in the South Dakota Retirement System. View premiums and benefit details at www.sf.k12.sd.us/benefits.