Join the team at John Harris Elementary, where excellence, collaboration, and a passion for learning create exceptional opportunities for students. With strong partnerships between staff, parents, and the community, we are committed to preparing each student for success in a changing world. If you believe in the power of education to inspire and make a difference, we'd love to have you on our team!
Learn more about John Harris Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/jhes
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
Constantly provide a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment for children ages 3-5.
Assists with the supervision of students in the classroom, on the playground and during school outings.
Supervised children's play, always making sure of their physical safety.
Provides personal care to students with daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management).
Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher with students 1:1 and in small groups.
Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by Preschool Leader/Teacher.
Acknowledging and responding to different developmental and behavioral levels exhibited by children.
Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
Displaying high levels of motivation and patience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families.
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, 9:00am to 2:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid break
0.5 FTE, 20 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 Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
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