University of Utah · 6 hours ago
Classroom Assistant, Farmington
Salt Lake City, UT
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$14.50/hr - $15/hrThe University of Utah is seeking qualified child care providers for their drop-in child care facility at the Farmington Health Center Program. The role involves assisting teachers and helping children succeed in various tasks while ensuring a safe and clean environment.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Helps the children experience success in physical, social and intellectual tasks
Reinforces and broadens concepts as presented by the teacher
Observes behavior, documents and may offer suggestions to the teacher
Does not directly communicate with parents concerning children's problems
May assume full responsibility for the group for short periods of time when the teacher is involved in other activities
Assists teacher in activities and tasks which contributes to an orderly, clean environment for children
Meets with the teacher and staff to assist in planning
Plans a morning or afternoon small group activity with assistance of Head Teacher
Supervises playground unless specifically requested to be indoors
Qualification
Required
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, first aid training are required within the first 60 days of hire
Demonstrated human relation and effective human relations skills
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 (with or without the use of aids) 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
Must be able to communicate effectively with children and their parents/guardians, both verbally and in writing
Must be able 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
Must be available for in-person meetings with parents/guardians when requested
Must be able to communicate effectively with management and/or dispatch in case of emergency
Preferred
Interest in learning about child development and guidance
Benefits
Free public transportation pass included with employment
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
Founded in 1850
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