Student Support Assistant (Early Childhood)

Salt Lake City School District; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake City School District is seeking a part-time Student Support Assistant (Early Childhood) to help plan, organize, and deliver daily activities for 3- to 5-year-olds. You will supervise, maintain a safe classroom, and ensure compliance with policy and safety standards.

Starting wage is $16.50 per hour with a 0.7375 FTE (up to 29.5 hours per week). The role requires fingerprinting and background checks, with responsibilities including basic care, attendance, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or a recognized equivalent.
• Speak, read, write, and present professionally in English.
• Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences while working in a diverse environment.
• Maintain composure and patience in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a well-managed classroom with minimal supervision for a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Assist in supervising children to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist in administering first aid if certified, as assigned.
• Assist in developing and implementing daily activities to support program needs.
• Deliver age-appropriate activities and positive reinforcement for children7s development.
• Provide basic care support (toileting, changing clothes) as needed.
• Perform record keeping and clerical tasks (attendance, records, reports).
• Report observations to instructional and administrative personnel.
• Collaborate with team and other units to ensure effective functioning.

Skills

High school diploma

English communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Student Support Assistant (Early Childhood)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918113
Application Deadline: Oct 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Details

Work Calendar:Hourly

FTE:0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status:Non-Contract

FLSA Status:Non- Exempt

Reports To:Early Childhood Supervisor

Starting Wage: $ 16.50 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane:86/H

Benefits:Not Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 09/28/2026

Priority Screen Date:09/14/2026

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Positions Available:3

JOB SUMMARY

The Student Support Preschool Assistant –Early ChildhoodAssistant assists in planning, organizing, and delivering a program of daily activities for children ages 3-5 years; assists in supervising and monitoring the children; conveys and/or receives information; maintains a clean and safe classroom environment for the children; and ensures compliance with established policy 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 a recognized equivalent


• Hold or obtain a CPR/First Aid Certificate/ Utah Food Handler Certificate within 30 days of employment


• Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications


• Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences while working in a diverse environment


• Consistently maintained composure and patience in challenging situations


• Flexibility to handle changing work priorities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

• Prior experience working with children under 5 years of age


• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand


• Knowledge of child development and ability to identify and adapt directives to students of all ages

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in maintaining a well-managed classroom with minimal supervision (e.g., set-up, clean-up, wiping & sanitizing counters, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe, healthy and positive learning environment


• Assist in supervising children for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment


• Assist in administering first aid if certified, as assigned (e.g., scrapes, bruises, etc.) for the purpose of meeting their immediate health care needs


• Assist in developing and implementing daily activities for the purpose of supporting the program in meeting the needs of the children


• 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.) for the purpose of providing for the developmental growth of the students


• Assist with food and snack preparation if certified for the purpose of meeting the needs of the children


• Promote good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of children's outcome and encouraging children's development (e.g., demonstrating good hygiene techniques, communication, etc.)


• Provide support with basic care needs when needed including (e.g., toileting, or changing clothes, etc.)


• Perform record keeping and clerical functions (e.g., attendance, food service records, anecdotal records, accident reports, etc.)


• Report observations and incidents to appropriate instructional and administrative personnel


• Work as part of a team in a collaborative environment for the purpose of fostering positive working relationships and a safe and positive learning environment. Assist other personnel as needed


• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform duties


• Participate in various meetings, and workshops to receive and convey information


• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively


• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders


• 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: Student Support Assistant (Early Childhood) 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 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].

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $16.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources


• 406 E 100 S


• Salt Lake City, Utah 84111


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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