Classroom Assistant
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Announcement
Open Date | 03/26/2024 |
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Requisition Number | PRN14665N |
Job Title | Classroom Assistant |
Working Title | Classroom Assistant-BioKids |
Job Grade | A |
FLSA Code | Nonexempt |
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No |
Type | Non Benefited Staff / Student |
Temporary? | No |
Standard Hours per Week | 19 |
Full Time or Part Time? | Part Time |
Shift | Day |
Work Schedule Summary | TBD |
Is this a work study job? | No |
VP Area | Academic Affairs |
Department | 00116 - School of Biological Sciences |
Location | Campus |
City | Salt Lake City, UT |
Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
Pay Rate Range | $10.00 to 14.18 |
Close Date | |
Job Summary | Assists teachers or other professionals in assigned classrooms and performs a variety of tasks designed to meet the physical, emotional, and educational needs of children or deliver direct services to students. Follows directions given by the teacher and shares concerns regarding children, students, or the center, with the teacher or director. Infant/Toddler Classroom, children under the age of 24 months |
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. May assume full responsibility for the group for short periods of time when the teacher is involved in other activities. Must be able to lift 35 pounds. Plans a morning or afternoon small group activity with assistance of Head Teacher. |
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 | Please be flexible in mind and, of course, enjoy the company of young children. |
Special Instructions Summary | |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. |
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Applicant Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission