Early Childhood Extended Day Education Support Professional - 0.73 FTE at Lowell Elementary

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year at Lowell Elementary. Lowell Elementary celebrates the uniqueness of each individual and embraces diversity, fostering a caring, respectful, and creative environment where every student’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth is nurtured. The school believes all individuals have the potential to achieve beyond what they ever thought possible and is seeking passionate team members to help make that happen.

Requirements

Two or more years post high school education, with preference given to early child-centered studies and/or early childhood development expertise.
Previous work in an educational setting, childcare, daycare.
CPR certification.
First Aid training.
Familiarity with various child development techniques.
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.
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.
Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associates (CDA) preferred credentials.

Responsibilities

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