Assistant Instructor - Wee Care/Turning Point

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Valley University recherche un Assistant Instructor à temps partiel pour le UVU Wee Care Center. Le rôle implique de fournir un environnement de garde d'enfants de haute qualité, en soutenant les parents étudiants et en participant aux opérations quotidiennes du centre. Vous contribuerez directement au développement des enfants dans un cadre accueillant et sécurisé.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de secondaire ou équivalent requis.
• Minimum de 6 mois d'expérience dans un rôle de garde d'enfants.
• Connaissances en éducation précoce et meilleures pratiques.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la supervision et maintenir le ratio enseignant-enfant requis.
• Faciliter des activités adaptées à l'âge pour encourager l'apprentissage.
• Gérer les procédures d'enregistrement et de départ avec précision.

Skills

Supervision

Encouragement de l'apprentissage

Intervention en cas d'urgence

Gestion de la propreté

Education

Diplôme de secondaire ou équivalent

Job description

Join a supportive and dynamic team at Utah Valley University as a part-time Assistant Instructor at the UVU Wee Care Center. In this rewarding role, you'll contribute to a welcoming, high-quality childcare environment that supports student parents by providing short-term care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Under the guidance of experienced leadership, you'll play an important role in the center’s daily operations—engaging with children, fostering their development, and making a meaningful impact in the UVU community.

• Provide supervision and maintaining the required teacher-to-child ratios. Attend to children's basic needs, including diaper changes, toileting, and handwashing.
• Facilitate age-appropriate activities to encourage learning, creativity, and play. Foster a nurturing environment that supports social and emotional growth.
• Ensure the safety of children by adhering to established protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards or emergencies. Maintain clean and well-organized classrooms to provide a safe and welcoming environment.
• Manage check-in and check-out procedures accurately. Complete and maintain all required paperwork, including attendance and incident reports.

High school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 6 months experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of public education, family studies, early childhood education and best practices.

Skills

• Skills in general principles to specific conditions in child care.

Abilities

• Ability to follow oral and written procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and backgrounds.
• Ability to exercise effective interpersonal problem solving and decision making skills.