Classroom Assistant

Job Summary
The Student Parent Support Center provides information support and family resources for University students faculty staff and patients. The Student Parent Support Center programs are NAEYC accredited and serve children birth to six years. We offer parttime and fulltime programming in three campus child care programs for students faculty and staff and dropin child care for patients visiting the three U Health Centers throughout the Salt Lake Valley. The University of Utah South Jordan Health Center Program SJHC offers a full range of medical services for families. SJHC in collaboration with the U of U Student Parent Support Center is seeking to hire qualified childcare providers for their dropin childcare facility. Multiple openings and continuous hiring. Free public transportation pass included with employment (see here for more information). Come join our team!

Responsibilities
1 .Develop weekly projects and provide appropriate activities. 2 .Communicate effectively with professionals parents and children. 3. Extinguishes or lessens inappropriate behavior and redirects children to appropriate actions by applying Positive Child Guidance techniques to help children learn to manage their own behavior in a positive manner. 4. Teaches and leads children in music and movement to help them develop memory verbal skills and a love for music. 5. Assists children with physical necessities toileting medical emergencies etc. to give proper care and where appropriate facilitate development. 6. Keep accurate records of clients program usage. 7 .Maintains a healthy and safe environment for children by sanitizing materials daily and operating within State Licensing Guidelines. 8. Promotes leadership skills within a classroom team. 9. Demonstrate the ability to work independently but show a willingness to take direction from the supervisor. 10. Must be warm energetic and enjoy working with young children 18 mo. to 8years of age) 11. Demonstrates consistent attendance and punctuality. 12. Other duties as assigned. Must meet physical characteristics needed for the performance of all job duties (with or without the use of aids): Sufficient vision to read small printed material as well as long distances across playgrounds and classrooms for child supervision. Sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversation Ability to speak in an understandable manner. Tone with sufficient volume to be heard in an office and/or a busy classroom environment. Lift small children (up to 30 lbs. Carry small children in arms for short distances. Move about on hands and knees and sit on the floor with children. Exhibits physical stamina necessary for daily interaction with young children (walking kneeling sitting on floor lifting up to 30 lbs. etc. Ability to sit at computer and perform repetitive motions. Physical dexterity to use a pen or pencil in a legible format operate a computer keyboard and other devices.

Minimum Qualifications
This is an entrylevel position. Training will be provided. Must demonstrate an interest in learning about child development and guidance; a willingness to take direction from the assigned teacher; willing to obtain a food handlers permit TB test Bureau of Criminal Investigation BCI background check first aid training are required. Demonstrated human relation and effective human relations skills are also required.