Teacher Assistant Institution The University of South Dakota
Working Title Teacher Assistant
Posting Number
CSA02720P
Department USD-Child Care Center
Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion
Posting Text Preschool Teacher Assistant at the Vucurevich Children's Center
Responsibilities:
Supervise preschoolers in classroom, lunchroom, or on the playground.
Direct preschoolers in appropriate and engaging learning activities following a daily lesson plan; deal with routine behavioral concerns with positive discipline strategies; clean up after activities; provide assistance to children during meal time; document individual developmental skills; attend mandatory training sessions to maintain state certifications for the center; performing first aid treatment; and other duties as assigned.
Requirement:
A minimum of a child development associates credential
Knowledge of:
child development theory and developmentally appropriate activities and practices that facilitate the resolution of social, physical, emotional and educational milestones from three to five years of age.
Ability to:
- exercise tact, patience, and discretion in communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and temperament
- maintain a valid driver's license (or ability to obtain)
- enter information into database
- maintain confidentiality
- attend in-service training, workshops, and meetings
- assist teachers with lesson plans
Note:
Applicants will be required to authorize a background investigation. Posting Date 06/08/2026
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 06/15/2026
Advertised Salary Starting rate at $16.68
Duration of the Term 12 months
If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100%
Work Hours Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM with one day a week 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search This position requires Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations