Description:
The Assistant Teacher/Classroom Aide works under the direction of the SUU Child and Family Development Center Manager and Lead Teachers to assist with children ages 0-11 years old. Student Workers must be currently enrolled as a student at SUU, preferably in the Early Childhood Development, Family Services, or an education or social services program. The Assistant Teacher/Classroom Aide will serve as a second adult staff member in the classroom to assist with an individual child or group of children as required, and in normal child care routines and activities. At times, the Assistant Teacher may work with another Classroom Aide or Assistant Teacher, or independently with a smaller group of children. The Student Worker may also assist the Manager with any administrative or customer service duties such as checking in/out parents, or other duties as required such as food preparation, cleaning and sanitizing, etc.
For the current positions we are especially looking for people that have experience with infants and toddlers (preferably in groups), experience with food preparation, and have availability to work morning hours. Positions may have regular hours, or be substitute/on call positions.
The Assistant Teacher/Classroom Aide acts as the assistant to the Lead Teacher in the classroom. Classrooms are divided by age groups (0-12 months, 12-18 months, 18 months-3 years, 3-5 year, etc). Depending on the age of the child duties may include infant care (including, feeding, diapering, naptime, etc), supervising children, monitoring safety and health of children, setting up, maintaining, and cleaning up play spaces, supporting conflict resolution between children, providing positive guidance, preparing and serving meals and snacks, cleaning and organizing, circle time, singing, games, reading stories, and any other classroom tasks as assigned by the Lead Teacher or Child Care Manager. Teachers/Aides should model respectful behavior, appropriate hygiene and manners, and social skills. Teachers/Aides must also commit to ongoing training and professional development.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled at Southern Utah University
- Complete required preservice training after hire
- Must be supportive of the SUU Child and Family Development Center vision, policies and procedures
- Must be willing to abide by the SUU Child and Family Development Center 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 agency representatives, parents, coordinators, family advocates, teachers and other professionals to meet the needs of the children and families served.
- Experience with young children in child care, preschool, and/or other settings is preferred but not required.