Bilingual Preschool Teacher Assistant – Growth & Impact

Centro de la Familia de Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Centro de la Familia de Utah is seeking a Teacher Assistant to join our early childhood education team. You will support the Lead Teacher and Education Specialist in delivering a developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers, while collaborating with families to include them in education planning.

The role involves assisting with meals, following Head Start standards, and ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Current Preschool CDA or plan to earn within the first six months
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education/child development or a related field within two years from hire date
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s permits
• Willingness to work with children with special needs and those with limited or no English language skills

Responsibilities

• Administer a developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate early childhood education program
• Meet the individual and holistic needs of infants and toddlers
• Work closely with parents and families, ensuring they are included in planning and execution of education
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and volunteers, and be involved in providing meals and snacks
• Assume Teacher duties in the temporary absence of the Teacher
• Assist in classroom management and supervision
• Support daily planning to promote growth and development per Head Start standards
• Foster language development and cultural responsiveness
• Maintain health, safety, and cleanliness guidelines

Skills

Bilingual Spanish & English

Education

Preschool CDA

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education/child development

Job description

Centro de la Familia de Utah is seeking a Teacher Assistant to join our early childhood education team. You will support the Lead Teacher and Education Specialist in delivering a developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers, while collaborating with families to include them in education planning.

The role involves assisting with meals, following Head Start standards, and ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment.