Student Support Assistant (Early Childhood) (PT)

Position Details

Work Calendar: Hourly

FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Non-Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Early Childhood Supervisor

Starting Wage: $ 16.25 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/H

Benefits: Not Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 01/12/2026

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Positions Available: 1

JOB SUMMARY

The Student Support Preschool Assistant – Early Childhood Assistant assists in planning, organizing, and delivering a program of daily activities for children ages 3-5 years; assists in supervising and monitoring the children; conveys and/or receives information; maintains a clean and safe classroom environment for the children; and ensures compliance with established policy regulations. 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

1. High school diploma or a recognized equivalent
2. Hold or obtain a CPR/First Aid Certificate/ Utah Food Handler Certificate within 30 days of employment
3. Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications
4. Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences while working in a diverse environment
5. Consistently maintained composure and patience in challenging situations
6. Flexibility to handle changing work priorities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

1. Prior experience working with children under 5 years of age
2. Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand
3. Knowledge of child development and ability to identify and adapt directives to students of all ages

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in maintaining a well-managed classroom with minimal supervision (e.g., set-up, clean-up, wiping & sanitizing counters, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe, healthy and positive learning environment
2. Assist in supervising children for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
3. Assist in administering first aid if certified, as assigned (e.g., scrapes, bruises, etc.) for the purpose of meeting their immediate health care needs
4. Assist in developing and implementing daily activities for the purpose of supporting the program in meeting the needs of the children
5. Assist in delivering assigned age-appropriate program activities and positive reinforcement (e.g., daily activities, reading stories, art, painting, singing, games, painting, playground activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the developmental growth of the students
6. Assist with food and snack preparation if certified for the purpose of meeting the needs of the children
7. Promote good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of children's outcome and encouraging children's development (e.g., demonstrating good hygiene techniques, communication, etc.)
8. Provide support with basic care needs when needed including (e.g., toileting, or changing clothes, etc.)
9. Perform record keeping and clerical functions (e.g., attendance, food service records, anecdotal records, accident reports, etc.)
10. Report observations and incidents to appropriate instructional and administrative personnel
11. Work as part of a team in a collaborative environment for the purpose of fostering positive working relationships and a safe and positive learning environment. Assist other personnel as needed
12. Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform duties
13. Participate in various meetings, and workshops to receive and convey information
14. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
15. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
16. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% sitting, 30% walking, and 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities.  To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services – Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.