Early Childhood Education Support Professional - FTE

Early Childhood Education Support Professional - 0.6 FTE at Learning Lab

Sioux Falls School District Learning Lab - Sioux Falls, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

Job : 5926570

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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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) preferred credentials.

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to actively engage with children on their level, including bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Must be able to perform duties both indoors and outdoors and participate in all classroom and playground activities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Patience, flexibility, caring personality, punctuality, and dependability. Experience with monitoring social and emotional development and behavior management. Ability to follow classroom routines and respond calmly to challenging behaviors or situations.

Classroom Support:

• Support the lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and classroom routines designed to meet the developmental needs of children ages 3 to 5, including those with diverse abilities and learning styles.
• Support small group and individualized instruction across developmental domains, including early literacy, numeracy, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Incorporate play-based, sensory-rich, and hands-on learning experiences aligned with early childhood best practices.
• Use positive behavior support strategies to foster social-emotional development and address behavioral challenges.

Child Supervision & Guidance:

• Provide active supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of all children throughout the day, including during indoor and outdoor play, classroom transitions, meals, and rest times.
• Model and support positive behavior and social interactions using developmentally appropriate guidance techniques.
• Provide physical assistance to children as needed (e.g., toileting, dressing, feeding support).

Health, Nutrition, and Safety:

• Assist with preparation, serving, and cleanup of snacks and meals in accordance guidelines.
• Promote hygiene routines such as handwashing, toileting, and clean-up.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including emergency drills and incident reporting.

Family & Team

Collaboration:

• Communicate professionally and respectfully with families and caregivers.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, specialists, and program coordinators to meet individual child goals, including IEP or intervention plans.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development opportunities as required.

View the complete job description here:
Early Childhood Education Support Professional

Starting at $18.42 per hour

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

View the payroll cutoff schedule here:  Payroll Cutoff Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 2:30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.6 FTE, 24 hours per week, 9 months

Early Childhood Education Support Professional with Benefits

Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required

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Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.42 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Individual Aide

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

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• Erica Kogel
• Learning Lab
• Phone:
• Email:
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  Kogel.us