Learning Adventures Preschool Education Support Professional - 0.7 FTE at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
About The Position
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
- 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
- Patience, flexibility, caring personality, punctuality, and dependability.
- Experience with monitoring social and emotional development and behavior management.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Nice To Haves
- Child Development Associates (CDA) credential preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree