Classroom Assistant, Sugar House

Job Summary

The Student Parent Support Center provides information, support, and family resources for University students, faculty, staff, and patients. The 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 childcare for patients visiting the three U Health Centers throughout the Salt Lake Valley.

The Sugar House Health Center Program (SHHC) offers a full range of medical services for families. In collaboration with the U of U Student Parent Support Center, we are hiring qualified childcare providers for their drop‑in childcare 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 presented by the teacher.
• Observe behavior, document observations, and may offer suggestions to the teacher.
• Do not directly communicate with parents concerning children’s problems.
• Assume full responsibility for the group during short periods when the teacher is engaged elsewhere.
• Assist the teacher with activities and tasks that contribute to an orderly, clean environment.
• Meet with the teacher and staff to assist in planning.
• Plan a morning or afternoon small‑group activity with assistance of the Head Teacher.
• Supervise playground unless specifically requested to be indoors.

• Entry‑level position; training will be provided.
• Demonstrate interest in learning about child development and guidance and willingness to take direction from the assigned teacher.
• Obtain a food handlers permit, TB test, Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) background check, first aid training within the first 60 days of hire.
• Demonstrated human‑relation and effective human‑relations skills.

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to lift and carry small children in arms for short distances (10‑50 lbs).
• Must meet 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 of time.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with children and their parents/guardians, both verbally and in writing.
• Must complete ongoing written assessments about each child that will be shared with parents/guardians.
• Demonstrated skills in general office duties, computer systems, and technology.
• Must be available for in‑person meetings with parents/guardians when requested.
• Must communicate effectively with management and/or dispatch in case of emergency.

• Interest in learning about child development and guidance.

• Requisition Number: PRN
  16794N
• Full Time or Part Time:
  Part Time
• Work Schedule
  
  Summary:
  
  Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm (may vary up to 19 hours/month, depending on hiring needs and incumbent schedule)
• Department: 00291 – Student Parent Support Center
• Location:
  
  Other
• Pay Rate Range: $14.50 to $15.00
• Close Date: 5/20/2026
• Open Until Filled