Early Learning Essentials·Provo, Utah
Assists the teacher in providing instruction, supervision, and learning activities for preschool children. Delivers comprehensive educational services to support social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development in alignment with Head Start standards.
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.
Requires a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or enrollment in a program to complete one within two years. Preferred qualifications include an Associate or Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Market context
Utah preschool teaching assistant roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for early childhood support staff, especially in programs serving diverse classrooms. This role is competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a CDA, an early childhood degree, and bilingual Spanish skills, while benefits like medical, dental, life insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) can strengthen the offer. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your CDA status and highlight any Spanish-language experience in your application.
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