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 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 - East Village, 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. Demonstrated human relation and effective human relations skills are also required.

Preferences

• Interest in learning about child development and guidance

Special Instructions

This is an evergreen posting with continuous hiring.

Requisition Number: PRN16277N

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: 11/18/2025

Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187465