Assistant Pre-school Teacher

Salt Lake Community Action Program • Salt Lake City, UT

413d • $43,451 - $43,451

About The Position

The Assistant Pre-school Teacher at Utah Community Action plays a vital role in shaping the educational experiences of preschool children aged 3-5 years. This position involves working collaboratively with a team of teachers to create engaging lesson plans and support the developmental growth of each child. The role is designed for individuals passionate about making a difference in children's lives and contributing to a supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or an Associate's degree with Child Development Associate (CDA) certification.
• 1 year of experience in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, supporting, and implementing learning experiences that advance children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Help develop weekly lesson plans to ignite curiosity and growth in preschool children.
• Track each child's growth through observations, portfolio documentation, developmental checklists, and assessment data.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Collaborate with others to identify, refer, and provide services and support to children with special needs.
• Assist in developing and implementing behavior plans and appropriate interventions.
• Conduct a minimum of two home visits and two staff-parent conferences during the school year.
• Continue professional development through research-based coaching strategies, trainings, peer mentoring, and college classes.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with 5% match
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree