Early Childhood Teaching Assistant

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• Title: Early Childhood Teaching Assistant
  - Full-Time
• Requisition Number: S02455P
• Category: Staff
• Campus
  
  Location:
  
  Weber State University
  - Ogden, UT
• Hours per week: 40
• Months per year: 9
• Pay Grade: N26
• FLSA: Non-Exempt

This is a 9 month position, mid August through May, following WSU’s academic schedule. This is a 40 hours a week full-time position. Assist with all aspects of classroom teaching, planning, following NAEYC accreditation standards, and leading the classroom in the Mentor teacher’s absence. Implement learning experiences for children 1-5 years old. Implement classroom schedules and routines, inside and outside, including lunch, snack and nap/rest time.

Assemble instructional materials as directed by the teacher, lead small and whole groups and 1-on-1 lessons as directed by the teacher. Implement child guidance strategies using the same emphasis & techniques as the teacher. Conduct observations, collect data, maintain records. Correspond and meet with family members under the direction of the teacher. Attend appropriate in-service and professional development opportunities. Routine cleaning of classroom and materials and provide health services as assigned.

Perform duties in accordance with the MSL Children’s School’s policies and procedures and in accordance with the NAEYC Standards, Utah licensing, and Utah State Competencies. Perform additional duties, when needed, as directed by the teacher and/or director. This position reports to the program director and receives guidance from the classroom Mentor teachers.

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Early Childhood or related field
• At least one year experience working with young children
• Basic computer skills

• Food Handler’s Permit
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• Childcare Background Clearance

Knowledge of NAEYC standards, state licensing requirements, and Child Plus Software is preferred.

Yes. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

The annual salary for this part-time position starts at $30,750 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications.

The position comes with sick leave, but no other benefits.

• Physical Activity of this position: 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 the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.,
  
  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. , 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.
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