Child Care Provider, Eccles Lab School; Part Time

Child Care Provider, Eccles Lab School (Part Time)

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Provide part time care and education for the children in the Eccles Lab School. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy environment. Plan and direct classroom and playground activities. Prepare weekly lesson plans. Set-up the classroom for the daily activities. Support and promote the children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Assess the development of children to establish individual goals for each child and incorporate activities that can support the development of these goals on a daily basis.

Observe and record children’s developmental behavior. Exhibit understanding of principles of child growth and development. Mentor and work closely with all lab students to model correct teaching techniques. Establish productive relationships with families, including parent teacher chats. Ensure cleanliness and the general upkeep of the classroom and playground.

• Exhibit social maturity, physical endurance and emotional stability required to take charge of a group of preschool children.
• Not have been convicted of any crimes against or related to children.
• Provide evidence of current, negative TB test, health evaluation, child care food handler’s permit, CPR and First Aid certificate, and complete a criminal background screening.
• Provide two references from persons (other than family members) who can vouch for applicant’s integrity, emotional stability and suitability to work with children.
• Be prepared to receive a minimum of 20 hours of documented in-service training per year.
• Develop strategies to manage effective program operations.
• Complete all needed documentation that pertains to classroom needs.
• Maintain a commitment to professionalism.
• Attend monthly staff meeting and in-service.
• Assist in the writing of newsletters.
• Adhere to Utah’s State Licensing and NAEYC Accreditation standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least 18 years old.
• 1 year of Early Childhood coursework equal to 12 credit hours or an earned CDA Required (or be in the process of completing).
• Have experience in the job assigned and can provide successful work experience documentation.

• Earned Associates Degree or higher in Early Childhood Development or related field (ECD, FHS, El Ed, or Sp Ed).
• 3 years classroom experience.
• Experience working in a NAEYC Accredited Program.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.