Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Flexible Schedule
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Friends of Switchpoint is a respected non-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals, families, and veterans in Utah who are experiencing poverty and homelessness. Since its inception in 2014, the organization has been committed to empowering those in need by addressing the root causes of poverty and providing comprehensive support plans. Friends of Switchpoint envisions a community where every individual recognizes their worth and value, with restored self-esteem and hope, thriving in affordable and safe housing. The organization’s culture values kindness, connection, kinship, self-worth, and self-reliance, guiding principles that influence every interaction and initiative. Their motto, "It Takes All of Us... Show More
Job Requirements
- Support the lead teacher in weekly curriculum and lesson plan implementation
- Participate in professional development and training
- Engage with parents and maintain safety and cooperation in the classroom
- Assist children in cooperative learning and conflict resolution
- Help prepare and clean up after meals
- Administer developmental screeners and track child progress
- Conduct daily safety checks indoors and outdoors
- Ensure a healthy and engaging classroom environment
- Complete daily logs and communicate with families
- Track attendance and CACFP food records
- Report incidents and collect data for funding requirements
- Comply with childcare laws and licensing requirements
- Maintain CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications
- Pass background check
Job Qualifications
- Early childhood care and education experience with children ages birth to twelve
- Comply with local, state, and federal laws governing childcare
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
- Friendly and approachable demeanor
- Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic
- Ability to work as a team member with other staff and families
- An associate degree, CDA or ability to obtain a CDA within one year, or higher education degree in related field
- 1+ years experience in early childhood care and education as a lead teacher or assistant director
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Pass Utah Child Care Licensing Background Check
- Obtain required preservice and annual training per Utah Child Care Licensing
- Complete and maintain CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers Permit certifications
Job Duties
- Support the lead teacher in leading children in weekly curriculum and lesson plan implementation and all daily activities including indoor/outdoor play time, large and small group activities, and snack and mealtimes
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training on all Utah Child Care Licensing regulations and internal policies
- Engage with parents and children while enforcing safety rules to foster a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment
- Assist children in learning cooperation through interactive games and positive guidance techniques
- Help prepare children for lunch and snack times and lead cleanup after meals
- Administer Ages and Stages Screeners to track individual child growth and share information with families
- Conduct daily safety checklists indoors and outdoors to ensure child safety and report necessary repairs
- Ensure classroom environment is healthy, safe, clean, and engaging
- Complete daily logs and communicate with families through the family engagement app
- Track attendance and meals for documentation and CACFP food program compliance
- Attend required annual training and professional development
- Report critical incidents immediately to the Regional Director
- Collect data for funding and statistical reports
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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