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 part-time and full-time programming in three campus child care programs for students, faculty, and staff and drop-in child care for patients visiting the three U Health Centers throughout the Salt Lake Valley. The Student Parent Support Center performs a vital role at the University of Utah, by providing information and support to students, faculty, staff, and early childhood practitioners.
We are experiencing unprecedented growth which provides for positions available at all UKids programs. These include Campus Child Care Programs (UKids –Presidents Circle, UKids – Sunnyside, and UKids-Guardsman Way). Multiple openings and continuous hiring. Free public transportation pass included with employment (see here for more information). Come join our team!
Responsibilities
Helps the children experience success in physical, social and intellectual tasks. Reinforces and broadens concepts as presented by the teacher. Observes behavior, documents and may offer suggestions to the teacher. Does not directly communicate with parents concerning children's problems. May assume full responsibility for the group for short periods of time when the teacher is involved in other activities. Assists teacher in activities and tasks which contributes to an orderly, clean environment for children. Meets with the teacher and staff to assist in planning. Plans a morning or afternoon small group activity with assistance of Head Teacher. Supervises playground unless specifically requested to be indoors.
Minimum Qualifications
This is an entry-level 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 within the first 60 days of hire. Demonstrated human relation and effective human relations skills are also required.
Department-Specific Qualifications:
- At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift and carry small children in arms for short distances (10-50 Lbs.).
- Must meet physical characteristics (with or without the use of
aids) including:
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Sufficient vision to read printed material
- Sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversations
- Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation
Preferences
- Interest in learning about child development and guidance
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN17410N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, Schedules may vary
Department: 00291 - Student Parent Support Center
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $14.50 to $15.00
Close Date: 11/24/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/208012
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