UHS·West Jordan, Utah
The Education Assistant supports teachers with administrative tasks and leads classes during teacher absences. They are responsible for implementing lesson plans and maintaining school rules and expectations for adolescents with behavioral disorders.
include, but are not limited to: High School Diploma or higher Previous experience working with teens in a school setting preferred Must possess good organizational skills Must be able to manage competing demands Able to work with Word and Excel Must be comfortable with utilizing technology (PCs, Chromebooks and classroom projectors) Possess effective verbal and written communications skills. Must be able to pass a very thorough background check EEO Statement - We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams - At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiter.
Candidates must have at least a high school diploma and be able to pass a thorough background check. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with teenagers in a school setting are preferred.
Market context
Teacher assistant positions in Utah are often in steady demand in K-12 settings, especially where classrooms need extra support for early learning, special education, or larger student groups. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a high school diploma plus an education-related degree, and may require a CDA credential or associate’s degree within two years. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your degree path and credential timeline before applying.