Student Support Assistant

Salt Lake City School District; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake City School District is seeking a Daycare Assistant to support children aged 0-6 years in district childcare programs. Responsibilities include planning and delivering daily activities, supervising children, and maintaining a safe classroom environment.

This role requires a high school diploma, ability to pass a background check, and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. It is an on-site, part-time position with close collaboration with a team and reporting to the Principal or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Fingerprinting and background check required
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
• Speak, read, write, and present professionally in English
• Operate standard office equipment (phone, copier, scanner, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing daily activities to support the program and supervise children for a safe, positive learning environment
• Provide basic care needs (toileting, diapering, changing clothes, feeding)
• Deliver age-appropriate program activities (reading, art, songs, games, playground)
• Promote good hygiene, communication, and developmental progress
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 30 pounds regularly as needed
• Maintain a well-managed classroom with setup, cleanup, and routine tasks
• Assist with food/snack preparation if certified
• Administer first aid/medication if certified
• Perform attendance and records management
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals while maintaining confidentiality
• Participate in meetings and training as required
• Work under limited supervision with time-management and prioritization
• Collaborate with team to ensure safety and learning
• Adapt to interruptions and changing priorities
• Maintain regular attendance
• Perform other related duties
• EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
• WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Daycare Assistant Physical Demands Form

Skills

Adaptability

English communication

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

• Work Calendar: Hourly
• 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

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Multiple Positions Available Across District

JOB SUMMARY

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, anecdotal records, accident reports, etc.). Report observations and incidents 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 prioritization 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.

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].