Education jobs in Utah

About the role

Due to the nature of the center being census based, scheduling differs based on how many children attend each day and there are often many changes to the schedule so this position requires flexibility to work well. The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

What you'll bring

• Six months experience working in an early childhood program
• Pediatric CPR, First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire
• Food Handlers Permit within 60 days of hire
• Basic computer knowledge (Outlook Email, Microsoft Word, Internet navigation, uploading documentation) to maintain records, complete required training, communicate with parents/staff, plan curriculum
• Employees must interact with children at the child’s level, which requires the ability to frequently lean over, bend, squat/crouch, kneel, work on hands and knees, get down and back up from floor level, and sit on the floor or at a low level.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Development/Education or a closely related field (Elementary Education, Family-Life Studies, Child Psychology).
• Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
• Degree will be verified.
• Certificate in Early Childhood Development (CDA – Child Development Associate)
• Essential Functions
• This position works under broad guidelines dependent on the age, development, and classroom regulations for each group of children.
• Teachers must have great flexibility in providing care and activities for children.