Classroom Assistant

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32). Position Information Position Title: Classroom Assistant Requisition Number: H02043P Position Category: Hourly/Work Study Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week: 20 Months per year: 9 Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:15-12:15 or 12:30-3:30 depending on the needs of the school and the student’s schedule. Pay Grade: Hourly Pay Rate Hourly Pay Rate: $12.00 FLSA: Instructional Support Assist teachers with classroom instruction and learning activities. Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce academic skills. Support literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and enrichment activities. Assist with learning centers, guided practice, and hands‑on learning experiences. Encourage student participation and engagement during lessons. Student Support Build positive relationships with students. Provide encouragement and support to students as they develop academic and social‑emotional skills. Assist students in following classroom routines and expectations. Support students during transitions throughout the school day. Help students develop independence and self‑confidence. Classroom Management Assist with maintaining a positive, safe, and orderly learning environment. Reinforce classroom expectations and school‑wide behavior systems. Support teachers in monitoring student behavior and engagement. Help supervise students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, and special events as assigned. Preparation and Organization Prepare instructional materials and classroom resources. Assist with copying, laminating, organizing, and preparing learning materials. Organize classroom supplies and maintain learning spaces. Assist with classroom displays and student work presentations. Support inventory and organization of educational materials. Assessment and Data Collection Assist teachers with educational assessments as directed. Support data collection related to student learning and progress. Maintain confidentiality of student information at all times. Professional Collaboration Communicate effectively with classroom teachers and school staff. Participate in training and professional development opportunities as appropriate. Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and flexibility in all assigned duties. Required Qualifications Current Weber State University student eligible for employment through the 50/50 Student Employment Program. High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to work effectively with young children. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Dependable, organized, and professional. Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff. Preferred Qualifications Major in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child and Family Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or related field. Experience working with children in educational, recreational, or volunteer settings. Interest in teaching, child development, or related helping professions. CPR /First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). Physical Activity Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position‑to‑position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Physical Requirements Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements Including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to have close visual acuity to inspect small defects, small parts at distances close to the eye. Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection). Conditions The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. 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