Classroom Assistant, SJHC

The University of Utah South Jordan Health Center Program (SJHC) is seeking qualified childcare providers for their drop-in childcare facility. Multiple openings and continuous hiring are available.

Responsibilities

• Helps children experience success in physical, social, and intellectual tasks.
• Reinforces and broadens concepts as presented by the teacher.
• Observes behavior, documents observations, and offers suggestions to the teacher.
• Does not directly communicate with parents concerning children's problems.
• Makes suggestions to the teacher and staff to improve the environment.
• Assists the teacher in activities and tasks that contribute to an orderly, clean environment for children.
• Meets with the teacher and staff to assist in planning activities.
• Plans a morning or afternoon small group activity with assistance of the Head Teacher.
• Supervises the playground unless specifically requested to be indoors.

Qualifications

• This is an entry-level position. Training will be provided.
• Must demonstrate an interest in learning about child development and guidance.
• A willingness to take direction from the assigned teacher.
• Willing to obtain a food handlers permit, TB test, Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) background check, and first aid training within the first 60 days of hire.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective human relations skills are required.
• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift and carry small children in arms for short distances (10-50 Lbs.).
• Must meet physical characteristics including fine and gross motor skills, sufficient vision to read printed material, sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversations, ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, ability to sit on the floor and move about on hands and knees for long periods of time, ability to walk and stand for long periods of time, ability to communicate effectively with children and their parents/guardians, both verbally and in writing, ability to complete ongoing written assessments about each child that will be shared with parents/guardians, demonstrated skills in general office duties, computer systems, and technology, ability to communicate effectively with management and/or dispatch in case of emergency.
• Interest in learning about child development and guidance is preferred.

Benefits

Free public transportation pass included with employment (see here for more information).