Daycare Assistant- Highland High School

Salt Lake City School District; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salt Lake City School District is seeking a Daycare Assistant to help plan, organize, and deliver a daily program for children aged 0-6 years. You will supervise, communicate effectively, and maintain a clean, safe classroom in alignment with regulations.

Starting wage is $16.50 per hour with part-time status (0.7375 FTE). Anticipated start date is 09/14/2026, and the role requires fingerprinting and a background check to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Fingerprinting and background check required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (phone, copier, scanner, fax).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing daily activities to support the program.
• Provide basic care needs (toileting, diapering, changing clothes, bottle feeding).
• Deliver age-appropriate program activities and positive reinforcement.
• Promote good hygiene and positive development.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Collaborate with team and listen to supervisory instructions.

Skills

Adapt to changing work priorities

English communication

Office equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

• FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)
• Contract Status: Non-Contract
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Reports To: Principal or Administrative Designee

• Starting Wage: $ 16.50 hourly
• Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/H
• Benefits: Not Eligible
• Anticipated Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Priority Screen Date: 09/02/2026

Positions Available: 1

JOB SUMMARY

*The Daycare Assistant assists in planning, organizing, and delivering a program of daily activities for children aged 0-6 years; assists in supervising and monitoring the children; conveys and receives information; maintains a clean and safe classroom environment for the children; and ensures compliance with established regulations.*

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• *All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.* Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
• Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience working with children under 6 years of age
• Knowledge of stages of child development and correlating age-appropriate activities
• Hold or obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate within two months of hire
• Hold or obtain a Food Handler permit within two months of hire

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing and implementing daily activities to support the program in meeting the needs of the children. Assist in supervising children to provide a safe and positive learning environment
• Provide basic care needs (e.g., toileting, diapering, changing clothes, bottle feeding, etc.)
• Assist in delivering assigned age-appropriate program activities and positive reinforcement (e.g., daily activities, reading stories, art, painting, singing, games, painting, playground activities, etc.) to encourage the developmental growth of the students
• Promote good habits to improve the quality of children's outcomes and encourage children's development (e.g., demonstrating good hygiene techniques, communication, etc.)
• As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 30 pounds regularly
• Assist in maintaining a well-managed classroom with minimal supervision (e.g., set-up, cleanup, washing clothes, equipment, mopping, wiping down counters, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Assist with food and snack preparation, if certified, to meet the needs of the children
• Assist in administering first aid and medication if certified, as assigned (e.g., scrapes, bruises, etc.) to meet their immediate health care needs
• Perform record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g., attendance, food service records, anecdot al records, accident reports, etc.) Report observations and incidents to appropriate instructional and administrative personnel
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions
• Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritizatio strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines
• Work as part of a team in a collaborative environment, fostering positive working relationships and a safe and positive learning environment. Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position
• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
• WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Daycare Assistant Physical Demands Form

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, [phone] You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, [phone].