Utah Community Action·Kearns, Utah
The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the classroom team to deliver high-quality educational services to children and families. They are responsible for ensuring the safety, supervision, and implementation of engaging activities for preschool-age children.
Utah Community Action is excited to announce an opening for an Assistant Teacher position in the Salt Lake area. This role offers a competitive wage of $20.19/hour and is a year-round, full-time position with a 40-hour-per-week schedule, typically from 7:45 am to 4:15 pm.
We provide a strong benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) with a $2,500 match. Our 401(k) plan offers a 5% match, and we also provide disability, accident, and life insurance. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, time off between Christmas and New Year's, up to 24 days of paid time off (PTO) each year, and one hour of paid time on Fridays for self-care.
If you are seeking a rewarding teaching career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of preschool children, and if you are looking for a work environment that inspires joy and fulfillment every day, we invite you to apply today!
As an Assistant Teacher, you will collaborate effectively with your classroom team to deliver high-quality services to children and families. You will be responsible for the safety, supervision, and engaging activities of preschool-age children assigned to your care.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR LICENSES Preschool CDA One year of related experience in a classroom setting Valid driver's license
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR LICENSES Two years of related experience Previous Head Start experience Bilingual in languages spoken by families served by UCA
Seize this opportunity to advance your career while making a significant impact. Be a part of our dynamic team!
The Agency is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons. It is dedicated to the following practices: To recruit, employ, train, and promote persons for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or pregnancy-related conditions, veteran, genetic information, military service, immunity status or other protected-group status and to base decisions regarding applicants and employees on an individual's job-related qualifications and other relevant and lawful factors.
Candidates must possess a Preschool CDA and at least one year of related classroom experience. A valid driver's license is also required for the position.
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.