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The early childhood program is designed to help our youngest students thrive through engaging, high-quality learning experiences. Our early childhood staff works with families to provide a safe and nurturing environment focused on growth as well as develop relationships with our community to provide early intervention services. Discover more about our early childhood programs here: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/early-childhood
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION LEVEL:
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field.
Certification: Current, valid South Dakota teacher certificate or eligibility for certification.
EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
Endorsement in Early Childhood Education. English as a New Language Endorsement. Experience working with migrant, multilingual, or culturally diverse populations. Experience providing home-based services or parent coaching. Knowledge of Head Start, Migrant Education, and early intervention programs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Constant hand-eye, mind-eye coordination, hearing, and visual acuity; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent lifting and carrying, keyboarding and other repetitive motions. Ability to lift and carry educational materials and supplies up to 25 pounds.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Experience working with young children and families. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Frequent travel to homes and community locations. Work conducted in home, community, and educational settings. Flexible work schedule to accommodate family availability, including occasional evening hours. Knowledge of child development from birth through age five. Understanding of early literacy and early mathematics instructional practices. Knowledge of culturally responsive and family-centered practices. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule. Ability to establish trusting relationships with diverse families and community partners. Proficiency in data collection, documentation, and progress monitoring.
COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
Candidates are required to complete a comprehensive background check, including a state and FBI criminal history check with fingerprinting, a sex offender registry check, and a child abuse and neglect registry check. All components must be completed prior to the start of employment and repeated every five years thereafter.
CERTIFICATION
This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with the correct endorsement.
Please note, endorsement requirements may vary based on specific course assignments.
Questions about SD teaching certification: South Dakota Department of Education
YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING
South Dakota Codified Law 13-42-71 equires certified educators to complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years. Compliance is verified through district accreditation reviews. You will be required to provide your most recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment with the Sioux Falls School District.
Visit https://doe.sd.gov/suicideprevention/ to view the list of approved trainings and detailed instructions for completion. These trainings listed are the only accepted trainings per SDCL 13-42-71. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to retake an approved course.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
Instruction and Child Development
Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate home-based literacy and numeracy activities aligned with early learning guidelines.
Support the development of oral language, vocabulary, emergent literacy, phonological awareness, print awareness, and early writing skills.
Facilitate activities that promote foundational math concepts, including counting, number recognition, sorting, patterns, measurement, and problem-solving.
Model effective teaching strategies and learning activities for parents and caregivers.
Utilize play-based and relationship-based instructional practices that support engagement and learning.
Family Engagement and Support
Build positive relationships with families and serve as a resource for supporting learning in the home.
Coach caregivers on strategies to embed literacy and numeracy learning into daily routines and activities.
Maintain regular communication with families regarding child progress and developmental milestones.
Assessment and Progress Monitoring
Conduct developmental screenings and ongoing assessments in accordance with program requirements. (DIAL Screener, etc.)
Collect and maintain accurate records of child participation, progress, and family engagement.
Use assessment data to inform instruction and identify areas requiring additional support.
Monitor children's progress toward school readiness goals and adjust instruction accordingly.
Collaboration and Program Support
Collaborate with Migrant Education staff.
Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and program planning activities.
Support transitions to preschool, Head Start, and kindergarten programs.
Early Childhood Migrant Literacy Liaison
PAY INFORMATION
Starting at $53,981 to $60,793* per year based on experience.
View the complete salary schedule here: 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule
Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2026-2027 New SFEA Staff Calendar
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
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