Assistant Teacher: Nurture Early Learners (0-5)

SUU; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Utah University is seeking an Assistant Teacher to work under the Center for Hope Director and Lead Teachers, assisting with infants and young children in a safe, high-quality learning environment. Tasks include supervision, daily care, play space setup, and collaboration with staff to meet children's basic needs.

The role requires completion of preservice training after hire, adherence to policies, teamwork, and willingness to participate in ongoing licensing and first aid/CPR

Qualifications

• Preservice training required after hire.
• Must support SUU Child Care Center vision, policies and procedures.
• Must abide by the SUU Code of Conduct.
• Ability to work respectfully with low-income families, those with special needs, and diverse ethnic backgrounds.
• Must pass a Child Care Licensing Background Check and have no substantiated child abuse record.
• Able to implement SUU curriculum development.
• Ability to work in a team with parents, coordinators, family advocates, teachers and other professionals.
• Availability to work in 5 hour blocks.

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.
• Reading stories.
• Other classroom tasks as assigned by the Lead Teacher or Child Care Director.
• Model respectful behavior, hygiene and manners, and social skills.
• Commit to ongoing professional development including Pre Service and Annual State licensing training, First Aid/CPR certification.

Skills

Child care

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Education

Preservice training

Job description

Southern Utah University is seeking an Assistant Teacher to work under the Center for Hope Director and Lead Teachers, assisting with infants and young children in a safe, high-quality learning environment. Tasks include supervision, daily care, play space setup, and collaboration with staff to meet children's basic needs.

The role requires completion of preservice training after hire, adherence to policies, teamwork, and willingness to participate in ongoing licensing and first aid/CPR