Early Learning Essentials·Provo, Utah
The teaching assistant supports the lead teacher in providing instruction, supervision, and developmentally appropriate learning activities for preschool children. They also assist in delivering comprehensive educational services, including support for children with IEPs and behavioral or health plans.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION Make a difference in the community with Early Learning Essentials (ELE)! We are a non profit organization that offers preschool services to children and families who encounter life's challenges and need a hand up. Full-time employees enjoy exceptional benefits with medical, dental, life, and a 401(k). We are a family friendly company as all staff enjoy gym benefits, weekends off, and twice the normal holidays!
Position is 186 days; a typical work week is Monday - Friday with an expectation of no more than 40 hours per week. For weeks with less than five working days, daily hours only apply. This position is not eligible for telecommuting as it is front-line work in nature working face-to-face with children and families. Assists the teacher to provide instruction, supervision, and provision of appropriate learning activities for all enrolled children at a specified site. Under the direction of the teacher, delivers comprehensive educational services to Head Start children, including those with Individualized Education Plan's (IEP), behavioral support or health plans and English language learners, helping them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a developmentally appropriate manner toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness, as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards, the 2007 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act and Early Learning Essentials' policies and procedures and ensures services support the agency's school readiness plan.
Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within two (2) years. Early Learning Essentials may assist with the cost of obtaining a CDA as long as funds are available. Experience working with preschool children or preschool lab work leading to a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from a recognized institution is preferred.
The pay structure for classroom staff is set up similar to a school district's with annualized paychecks spread out through the year in bi-weekly pay periods, thus allowing our staff to receive paychecks even when they are off during the summer months.
Official or unofficial transcript which shows the award or confer date of the degree must be attached to the employment application. Bilingual Spanish-speaking is desirable.
Candidates must possess or be enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program. Experience working with preschool children or relevant lab work is preferred, and proficiency in English is required.
Market context
In Utah, teaching assistant roles are typically in steady demand as schools and child-focused programs look for dependable support staff who can work well with children and meet state or accreditation requirements. Competition often centers on reliability, classroom fit, and flexibility, especially when benefits like tuition reimbursement, education assistance, and retirement matching are offered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, since they are pulled from the original job description to save research time.