Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Utah Community Action is excited to announce an opening for an Assistant Teacher position in the Salt Lake area. This role offers a competitive wage of $20.19/hour and is a year-round, full-time position with a 40-hour-per-week schedule, typically from 7:45 am to 4:15 pm.We provide a strong benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) with a $2,500 match. Our 401(k) plan offers a 5% match, and we also provide disability, accident, and life insurance. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, time off between Christmas and New Year's, up to 24 days of paid time off (PTO) each year, and one hour of paid time on Fridays for self-care.If you are seeking a rewarding teaching career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of preschool children, and if you are looking for a work environment that inspires joy and fulfillment every day, we invite you to apply today!POSITION SUMMARYAs an Assistant Teacher, you will collaborate effectively with your classroom team to deliver high-quality services to children and families. You will be responsible for the safety, supervision, and engaging activities of preschool-age children assigned to your care.REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR LICENSES Preschool CDAOne year of related experience in a classroom settingValid driver's licensePREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR LICENSESTwo years of related experiencePrevious Head Start experienceBilingual in languages spoken by families served by UCASeize this opportunity to advance your career while making a significant impact. Be a part of our dynamic team!The Agency is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons. It is dedicated to the following practices: To recruit, employ, train, and promote persons for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or pregnancy-related conditions, veteran, genetic information, military service, immunity status or other protected-group status and to base decisions regarding applicants and employees on an individual's job-related qualifications and other relevant and lawful factors.