Assistant Teacher

The Assistant Teacher works under the direction of the SUU Center for Hope Director and Lead Teachers to assist with children ages 0-6 years old. The Assistant Teacher will work alongside the lead teacher and student employees to provide a safe, high quality learning environment in addition to meeting the childrens' basic needs. This position may also assist with other duties including doing laundry, and cleaning and sanitizing toys.

Classrooms are divided by age groups (0-12 months, 12-18 months, 18 months-3 years, 3-5 year, etc). Depending on the age of the child, duties may include:

• Infant care (feeding, diapering, naptime, etc).

• Supervising children.

• Monitoring safety and health of children.

• Setting up and maintaining play spaces.

• Supporting conflict resolution between children.

• Providing positive guidance.

• Singing.

• Games.

• Reading stories.

• Other classroom tasks as assigned by the Lead Teacher or Child Care Director.

• Teachers should model respectful behavior, appropriate hygiene and manners, and social skills.

• Teachers must also commit to ongoing professional development which includes; Pre Service and Annual State licensing training , 1st Aid AED CPR certification, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Complete required preservice training after hire.

• Must be supportive of the SUU Child Care Center vision, policies and procedures.

• Must be willing to abide by the SUU Code of Conduct.

• Must demonstrate ability to work respectfully with low-income children and families, those with special needs, and families with diverse ethnic backgrounds.

• Must be able to pass a Child Care Licensing Background Check and must not have a substantiated case of child abuse on record.

• Must be willing and able to implement the SUU approach to individualizing curriculum development.

• Must be able to work in a team with parents, coordinators, family advocates, teachers and other professionals to meet the needs of the children and families served.

• Must have availability to work in 5 hour blocks of time.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with young children in child care, preschool, and/or other settings.

Position is contingent on funding

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

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In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.