Classroom Assistant

University of Utah; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free public transportation pass

Job summary

The University of Utah’s South Jordan Health Center Program seeks a Classroom Assistant to support early childhood activities for students, faculty, staff, and patients. The role is part-time with flexible scheduling from Monday to Friday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, up to 19 hours per week.

Training is provided and transportation assistance may be included. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, observing and documenting progress, and helping maintain a safe, nurturing classroom

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with training provided.
• Willing to obtain food handlers permit, TB test, BCI background check, and first aid training within 60 days.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in physical, social and intellectual activities as directed by the teacher.
• Observe behavior, document observations, and offer suggestions to the teacher.
• Help maintain an orderly, clean environment and assist with planning and activities.
• Supervise playgrounds as needed and communicate with parents/guardians when necessary.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Details

Open Date08/24/2026Requisition NumberPRN17412NJob TitleClassroom AssistantWorking TitleClassroom Assistant, SJHCCareer Progression TrackATrack LevelFLSA CodeNonexemptPatient Sensitive Job Code?NoTypeNon Benefited Staff / StudentTemporary?NoStandard Hours per Weekup to 19 hours/week, depending on hiring needs and incumbent scheduleFull Time or Part Time?Part TimeShiftDayWork Schedule SummaryPay Rate Range$14.50 to $15.00Close Date11/24/2026Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)Job Summary

• Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm
• Schedules may vary
• up to 19 hours/week, depending on hiring needs and incumbent schedule

Job Summary

The Student Parent Support Center provides information, support, and family resources for University students, faculty, staff, and patients. The Student Parent Support Center programs are NAEYC accredited and serve children birth to six years. We offer part-time and full-time programming in three campus child care programs for students, faculty, and staff and drop-in child care for patients visiting the three U Health Centers throughout the Salt Lake Valley.
The University of Utah
South Jordan Health Center Program (SJHC) offers a full range of medical services for families. SJHC in collaboration with the U of U Student Parent Support Center is seeking to hire qualified childcare providers for their drop-in childcare facility. Multiple openings and continuous hiring. Free public transportation pass included with employment (see
here for more information). Come join our team!

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.

Minimum Qualifications

This is an entry-level position. Training will be provided. 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 are also required.
Department-Specific Qualifications:

• 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 able to stay 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.

Preferences

• Interest in learning about child development and guidance.

Special Instructions SummaryAdditional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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