Classroom Assistant, Farmington

Job Summary

The Student Parent Support Center provides information, support, and family resources for University students, faculty, staff, and patients. The Center’s programs are NAEYC accredited and serve children birth to six years. We offer part‑time and full‑time programming in three campus child‑care programs for students, faculty, and staff and drop‑in child‑care for patients visiting the three U Health Centers throughout the Salt Lake Valley.

The University of Utah Farmington Health Center Program (FHC) offers a full range of medical services for families. In collaboration with the Student Parent Support Center, FHC seeks qualified child‑care providers for their drop‑in facility. Multiple openings and continuous hiring. Free public transportation pass included with employment. Come join our team!

• Help children experience success in physical, social and intellectual tasks.
• Reinforce and broaden concepts as presented by the teacher.
• Observe behavior, document observations, and offer suggestions to the teacher.
• Assume full responsibility for the group for short periods when the teacher is engaged elsewhere.
• Assist the teacher with activities and tasks that support an orderly, clean environment for children.
• Meet with the teacher and staff to assist in planning.
• Plan a morning or afternoon small‑group activity with assistance from the Head Teacher.
• Supervise playground unless specifically requested to be indoors.

• Entry‑level position; training will be provided.
• Interest in learning about child development and guidance.
• Willingness to take direction from the assigned teacher.
• Obtain a food handlers permit, TB test, BCI background check, and first aid training within the first 60 days of hire.
• Demonstrated human relations skills.

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift and carry small children in arms for short distances (10–50 lbs).
• Physical characteristics (with or without aids), including:
• Fine and gross motor skills.
• Sufficient vision to read printed material.
• Sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversations.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation.
• Ability to sit on the floor and move about on hands and knees for long periods.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
• Effective communication with children, parents/guardians (verbal and written).
• Complete ongoing written assessments about each child to be shared with parents/guardians.
• General office duties, computer systems, and technology skills.
• Availability for in‑person meetings with parents/guardians when requested.
• Effective communication with management and/or dispatch in case of emergencies.

• Interest in learning about child development and guidance.

Requisition Number: PRN
16546N

Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. Schedules may vary up to 19 hours/week, depending on hiring needs and incumbent schedule.

Employment type:

Part‑time
Department: 00291 – Student Parent Support Center

Location:

Other
Pay rate: $14.50 to $15.00 per hour
Close date: 2/19/2026