Classroom Assistant

About the Team

The Student Parent Support Center provides information, support, and family resources for University students, faculty, staff, and patients. Our programs are NAEYC accredited and serve children from birth to six years old. We offer part-time and full-time programming across three campus child care programs, as well as drop-in child care for patients visiting the three U Health Centers throughout the Salt Lake Valley.

The University of Utah Sugar House Health Center (SHHC) offers a full range of medical services for families. In collaboration with the Student Parent Support Center, we are seeking qualified childcare providers to join our drop-in childcare facility. We have multiple openings and are engaged in continuous hiring.

About the Role

As a childcare provider, you will help children experience success in physical, social, and intellectual tasks. You will reinforce and broaden concepts presented by the teacher while observing behavior, documenting progress, and offering suggestions to support the team. While you will not directly communicate with parents regarding children's problems, you will play a vital role in maintaining an orderly and clean environment.

Your day will involve assisting teachers in planning and leading small group activities, supervising playgrounds, and assuming full responsibility for a group for short periods when the teacher is occupied. You will also complete ongoing written assessments about each child to be shared with parents or guardians.

Why Join Us

This is an entry-level position where training is provided. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate an interest in learning about child development and guidance and are willing to take direction from assigned teachers. To ensure a safe and healthy environment, new hires must obtain a food handlers permit, TB test, Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) background check, and first aid training within the first 60 days of employment.

A key benefit of joining our team is a free public transportation pass. We value effective human relations skills and the ability to communicate clearly with children, parents, and management. If you are ready to contribute to a supportive family environment, come join our team!