Assistant Teacher

Requisition Number: H01833P

Position Category: Hourly/Work Study

Hours Per Week: 29.5

Months Per Year: 12

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Job Summary/Basic Function:

We are looking for a creative, reliable, and passionate Assistant Lead Teacher to join our team and support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children ages 2-5. The Assistant Lead Teacher will assist with daily routines, promote children’s growth and development, and ensure the classroom runs smoothly. This position requires stepping into the Lead Teacher role during breaks, prep time, or absences.

This is a non-benefited position requiring flexible availability Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Scheduled hours may vary, with a maximum of 29.5 hours per week. A schedule will be determined when hired.

The Center will be closed between semesters and hours may be reduced during this time.

Parking will not be provided.

Employees will need to purchase a parking permit or park for free at the Dee Event Center and ride shuttle over for shifts.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and ready to make a positive impact on young learners, we encourage you to apply today!

Key Responsibilities: 

• Classroom Support:

• Assist in running the classroom, including lesson planning, organizing activities, and maintaining a positive environment.

• Take charge of the classroom during the Lead Teacher’s breaks or prep time, ensuring routines continue smoothly.

• Child Care & Daily Needs:

• Supervise children during meal times, bathroom breaks, and other daily routines.

• Change soiled diapers/underwear as needed.

• Provide positive and supportive interactions to foster a sense of trust and safety.

• Daily Activities:

• Provide both indoor and outdoor activities that promote children’s development in all areas (social, emotional, cognitive, physical).

• Adapt activities to meet the needs of individual children, including those with special needs or challenging behaviors.

• Lesson Planning & Implementation:

• Assist in creating and delivering lesson plans that support early childhood learning.

• Staff Support:

• Mentor and support assistant teachers and hourly staff to maintain smooth classroom operations.

• Parent Communication:

• Communicate daily with parents about their child’s day, progress, and any concerns.

• Cleaning & Sanitizing:

• Ensure the classroom is kept clean and safe for children, following cleaning schedules.

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: 

• Education & Experience:

• 3 or more consecutive years of experience working with children ages 0-5.

• Current CPR /First Aid Certification.

• Current Food Handler’s Permit.

• Completion of background check through Weber State University and the State of Utah

• Health evaluation completed, including TB test

• Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to step into the Lead Teacher role when needed.

• Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for young children.

• Creative, reliable, and a team player.

• Ability to adapt to changes and maintain flexibility in the classroom.

• Personal Characteristics:

• Passion for working with children and fostering a positive, safe environment.

• Dependable with an outgoing and positive attitude.

• Availability:

• Must be available Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, working up to 29.5 hours per week.

• Must have flexibility to adjust schedule as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education & Experience: 

• 5 or more consecutive years of experience working with children ages 0-5.

• Current CDA (Child Development Associate) credential preferred but not required.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

Job Open Date: 03/13/2025

Review Date: 03/15/2025

Job Close Date: 05/16/2025

Open Until Filled:

Notes to Applicant:

To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA ), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check through Weber State and the State of Utah is required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6111187

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

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