Learning Adventures Preschool Education Support Professional - 0.7 FTE at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary

Job Description

We want YOU here!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Join the team at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary, where language and culture come together to create a dynamic learning experience! As part of the Sioux Falls School District's Spanish Immersion Program, we provide students with the opportunity to learn through a rich, immersive Spanish-language curriculum. With a diverse staff representing 18 countries, we celebrate global perspectives and cultural connections every day. If you're passionate about education and language learning, we'd love to have you on our team!

Learn more about Sonia Sotomayor Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/ssspes

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 REQUIRED:

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 Support Professional

PAY INFORMATION

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

Pay Day: Last working day of each month, based on the payroll cutoff schedule.

View the payroll cutoff schedule here: 2025-2026 Payroll Cutoff Schedule

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Thursday, 7:45 am to 3:15 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break

0.7 FTE, 28 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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