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Preschool Substitute

Job in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84193, USA
Listing for: Granite School District
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Emily Haymond at  or ehaymond. Hours per week: 29. If you need assistance applying for this position, please be aware that Granite School District will be closed from December 24, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Job Title Preschool Substitute Department Preschool Supervisor Director Salary Schedule ESP Hourly (72) Lane Placement dd Contract Length Hourly Only FLSA Classification Non-exempt Last Review Date November 2020.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

This position requires a dependable, patient, and nurturing individual to work with 3-5-year-old children in a preschool classroom setting under the direction of the Leadership Team. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions
  • Has basic computer skills to create newsletters, calendars, check email, complete online surveys, and trainings.
  • Attends and implements all monthly required Professional Development training.
  • Collaborates and shares responsibilities with all team members.
  • Attends monthly team meetings.
  • Utilizes district assessment procedures for students.
  • Arranges for a substitute when absent and notifies team and coordinator.
  • Follows district policy for attendance.
  • Builds positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
  • Follows preschool professionalism policies (e.g. cell phones, dress code, tardiness, timeliness).
  • Creates daily lesson plans from the GSD scope and sequence of Essential Preschool Skills (EPS).
  • Provides direct instruction in small and large groups daily.
  • Uses We Can! Management system to enable independence and responsibility
  • Engages children with enthusiasm, variety, and novelty across the whole day.
  • Provides supervision in all activities and settings.
  • Gives specific, immediate, and frequent positive reinforcement (at least 4:1).
  • Assists in the personal management needs of the students as needed (e.g., feeding, dressing, toileting/diapering, grooming, lifting, positioning, etc.)
Non-Essential Functions
  • Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Qualifications
  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Requires a Food Handler permit from a Utah Department of Health approved entity or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire.
  • May require a current CPR certification depending on assigned duties.
Required Prior Experience

No prior experience required

Required Knowledge And Skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to collaborate and share responsibilities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Displays patience and positivity
Assigned Decision Making

Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher and related service professionals. Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines. Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions. Concerns for safety of self and others.

Interactions With Others

Interacts positively with students, parents, staff, teachers, administration, and other district personnel.

Supervisory Responsibility

Oversees the safety of students.

Budget Responsibility

NA

Working Environment

Work setting is mainly in the classroom. The noise level is usually moderate to loud. May be exposed to bodily fluids. May be asked to work inside or outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather. May experience stress from disruptive…

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