Student Daycare Assistant (PT)- 716

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Daycare Assistant supports the educational mission of the school and department administrators in a safe and efficient manner. This position requires professional judgment. This position will assist the day care coordinator in supervising children in a safe and positive learning environment.

Requirements

Selected candidates must be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Ability to follow safety practice
Ability to work with limited supervision and changing work priorities
Must be a current district high school student that attends the school at which they will be employed
Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications

Nice To Haves

Job-related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using data-based software
Knowledge of child development and ability to identify and adapt directives to students of all ages
Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

Responsibilities

Supervise children to ensure they are behaving appropriately and are safe and engaged in appropriate and engaging activities
Assist in providing basic care needs (e.g., toileting, diapering, etc.) to provide basic needs for daily living
Assist daycare staff in maintaining a well-managed and safe classroom environment
Promote a positive environment to prepare students for learning
Be proactive in identifying, addressing, and bringing to the attention of the administrator any potential safety concerns
Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines
Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position
Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit