Job Description:

We want YOU here!   

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educational Assistant to support our lead teachers in creating a warm, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment. You will work closely with children ages [insert age range] to promote their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through hands-on activities and individualized attention.

• Assisting in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities
• Assist in meal preparation for breakfast, snacks and lunch
• Supporting individual and group learning experiences
• Ensuring a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment
• Supervising children during play, meals, and reess
• Encouraging positive behavior and social interactions  

 REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION LEVEL:

Two years of post high school education or higher, or be able to pass a standardized test approved by the state of South Dakota, for designated Education Assistant positions..

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

At least one year of work experience in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills and knowledge of strategies to support students with social, emotional, and behavior needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, hearing, frequent bending over, crouching, reaching, removing, 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:

Experience with behavior management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

1. Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
2. As needed provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management).
3. Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher with students 1:1 and in small groups in special education classroom and/or regular classroom.
4. Works with students in schools and on community outings.
5. Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
6. Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.
7. Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
8. Assists with the supervision of students during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.
9. Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
10. Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

View the complete job description here: Early Childhood Education Assistant

PAY INFORMATION

Starting at $17.85 per hour

Please note, this is based on the 2024-2025 salary schedule. 2025-2026 salary schedule coming soon! 

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm with a 30-minute unapid break

0.6 FTE, 24 hours per week, 9 months 

CALENDAR
2025-2026 Early Childhood Education Assistant 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
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing:  Dial 711, then the desired number 

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