Part-Time Assistant Teacher - Floater

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $16.67-$17.78

Position: Assistant Teacher - Floater

Hours/Week: 24 hrs./wk.

Full Time Equivalency: 0.67

Compensation range: $16.67-17.78 hourly DOE

Reports to: Director of Lolie Eccles Early Education Center

Direct Reports: None

Internal Job Code: CS-LE-FLTR1

Job Posted: 5/29/2026

Organization Overview:

Since 1906 YWCA Utah has been a voice for women, a force for change, and a place for hope. Our enduring belief is that better lives for women all women will lead to stronger families and communities. YWCA is Utahs most comprehensive provider of family violence services; our programs include walk-in services and a crisis line, emergency shelter, transitional housing, childrens programs, and a vast array of supportive services. In addition to our work in the area of family violence, the YWCA also reaches out broadly into the community with offerings for every woman, including a nationally accredited child care and early education center, leadership opportunities for women at all life stages, and opportunities to participate more fully in civic life. YWCA Utah is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Mission: YWCA Utah is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Benefits 20-29 hours/week

In addition to being a part of an organization dedicated to race & gender equity in Utah, benefits of working at YWCA include:

• Paid Parental Leave (sixteen weeks for birthing parent, eight weeks for non-birthing parent, adoptive parent, or surrogate-intended parent, and four weeks for foster placement)
• Generous package of vacation, sick, and bereavement time available to all employees (amount accrued varies based on hours/week)
  
• 15 paid holidays
  
• Professional development with internal and external training opportunities
  
• Free Employee Assistance Program providing counseling options to employees, partners, and dependents

Position Summary:

Assist in planning and implementing educational and play-based child care to ensure health, safety, and enrichment of children from birth through age five. This position includes a 90-day evaluation period, after which performance will be reviewed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in planning, implementing and supervising infant/toddler/preschooler stimulation and educational activities in order to enhance their emotional and physical growth.
• Provide developmentally appropriate care, comfort, nurturing and guidance to infants/toddlers/preschoolers in order to enhance their emotional and physical growth.
• Assist children with acquisition of age-appropriate social skills.
• Supervise and implement appropriate feeding schedules and individual maintenance requirements.
• Ensure the cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of facility according with health and hygiene standards, including but not limited to the toileting area, toys, cots, sheets, diaper changing area and food service/preparation area.
• Work with teaching team to create and maintain a cheerful, aesthetically pleasing child care environment that reflects the cultural diversity and interests of the children.
• Share responsibilities for accurate record keeping, data collection, and anecdotal child reports in order to ensure coordinated departmental interventions.
• Monitor emotional and physical health of children, report all cases of suspected child abuse and respond to emergencies as needed in order to protect children.
• Maintain compliance to Child Care Licensing, Federal Food Program, NAEYC Accreditation and YWCA standards.
• Assist Lead Teacher in preparation of materials of daily lesson plans, and alert director when supplies are running low or when toys or equipment are in need of repair.
• Obtain and maintain adequate awareness and observance of appropriate developmental guidelines and techniques for behavior management in accordance with state licensing and NAEYC standards.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Uphold and act in accordance with the mission of the organization, vision, values and strategic direction of the organization.
• Demonstrate commitment to understanding and using Sanctuary Model principles, language, and tools in daily work.
• Model YWCA community standards and encourage program participants and other staff to follow them.
• Understand and follow all established organizational and program related policies, procedures and protocols.
• Keep all records necessary to ensure that work is conducted in accordance with agency, contractual, and legal requirements. Records are expected to be complete, accurate, and timely.
• Satisfactorily perform all duties outlined in this job description.
• Maintain all certifications and licensing related to role, program licensing, and grant standards including but not limited to: CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers Permit, LCSW/CSW/SSW, etc.
• Attend all required staff meetings, individual and/or group supervision, agency-wide staff and other trainings, as well as any other meetings and activities as requested.
• Monitor campus security in collaboration with all staff to protect the safety and well-being of program participants, staff, and visitors.

Competencies & Essential Skills:

• Problem Solving/Analytical Thinker: Ability to solve and analyze problems effectively and efficiently.
• Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Ability to provide exceptional customer service to supporters, partners, board members and co-workers. Exceptional communication skills and ability to respond to difficult situations.
• Time Management: Ability to multitask and work efficiently within close time constraints. Ability to work under pressure and in a stressful environment.
• Business Knowledge: Ability to master the components of a multi-disciplinary and multi-programmatic organization and partner organizations. Knowledge and understanding of Anti-racism, gender equity and violence against women.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Judgement and Decision Making: Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgement and problem solving techniques in the decision-making process.
• Technology/Tools: Ability to use various computer systems and applications including proficiency in online and electronic communication strategies.
• Commitment to mission: Demonstrates commitment to YWCA Utahs mission and philosophy. Actively engages in YWCA Utahs anti-racism work.
• Compliance: Adhere to YWCA Utahs policies and is committed to act legally and ethically within the scope of the work.

Ideal candidate qualities:

• Knowledge and experience in administrative and/or non-profit operations, programs, policies and protocols.
• Familiarity with basic budgeting and bookkeeping.
• Welcoming & inclusive personality
• General knowledge of direct victim services, violence against women and sexual violence issues; gender and race equity, from a feminist perspective.
• Understanding of equity, anti-oppression and trauma-informed philosophies.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a combined 5 or more years of education and experience:

• 18 years of age. CDA preferred.
  If no CDA or other higher educational requirements within a year of hire.
• Experience working with children required.
• An understanding of and agreement with YWCA Utahs mission, values and philosophy regarding the elimination of racism, empowerment of women and commitment to anti-oppression work and social justice.
• Understanding and commitment to issues of cultural diversity and anti-racism.
• Ability to work scheduled hours on a regular basis, some weekends and evenings required.
• Proficiency with general office duties, computer systems and technology.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal communication, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, evaluate progress, and adjust activities to complete projects within established timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience functioning within multidisciplinary settings.
• Skilled in establishing effective working relationships.
• Ability to collaborate and invite collaboration.
• Able to demonstrate skills in effective communication, conflict resolution and problem solving.
• If driving on business, a valid Utah drivers license, access to an automobile, and valid auto insurance required.
• Must be able to pass Department of Health and Human Services criminal background screening, eVerify and i9 screenings.

Physical/Sensory Demands

Work is generally performed in a safe
office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; use telephone to converse with customers and employees; walk and stand for long periods of time; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement. Travel to attend conferences, training, outreach and other events occurs routinely.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and values a diverse workplace. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to disability, it is available upon request. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.