Assistant Teacher

Southern Utah University • Cedar City, UT

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About The Position

The Assistant Teacher/Classroom Aide works under the direction of the SUU Center for Hope Director and Lead Teachers to assist with children ages 0-6 years old. The Assistant Teacher will work alongside the Lead teacher and other student employees to provide a safe, high quality learning environment in addition to meeting the childrens' basic needs. This position may also assist with other duties including doing laundry, and cleaning and sanitizing toys.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at Southern Utah University.
• Complete required preservice training after hire.
• Must be supportive of the SUU Child Care Center vision, policies and procedures.
• Must be willing to abide by the SUU Code of Conduct.
• Must demonstrate ability to work respectfully with low-income children and families, those with special needs, and families with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
• Must be able to pass a Child Care Licensing Background Check and must not have a substantiated case of child abuse on record.
• Must be willing and able to implement the SUU approach to individualizing curriculum development.
• Must be able to work in a team with parents, coordinators, family advocates, teachers and other professionals to meet the needs of the children and families served.
• Must have availability to work at least 3 hours at a time and can commit to at least 15 hours a week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with young children in child care, preschool, and/or other settings is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Infant care (feeding, diapering, naptime, etc)
• Supervising children
• Monitoring safety and health of children
• Setting up and maintaining play spaces, supporting conflict resolution between children
• Providing positive guidance, singing, games, reading stories
• Any other classroom tasks as assigned by the Lead Teacher or Child Care Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees