Weekend Assistant Teacher/Teaching Aide (Days)

ORGANIZATION:

Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving individuals, families, and veterans in Utah who are experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014.

OUR MISSION

To empower those in need by addressing the underlying cause of poverty, providing a comprehensive plan, and supporting their journey to self-sufficiency.

OUR VISION

Every individual embodies their worth and value with self-esteem, hope and abilities restored, thriving in affordable housing.

CULTURE VALUES:

• Kindness – Remember Kindness is Contagious!
• Connection – It’s why we’re here and what gives purpose & meaning to life!
• Kinship – We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging.
• Self-Worth – Treat people the way they can become w/True Value & Worth!
• Self-Reliance – Learn your role and take initiative!! We want “Fishermen”!

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Golden Rule: To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated.
• Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved & improved by the positive experience of the people we influence.
• Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing new ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness.
• Authenticity: To do what we say we do.
• Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.

OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to end homelessness.

PURPOSE:

Stepping stones child care center is an innovative child development center that provides early childhood care and education to children and families ages birth-twelve. our center operates 24/7 to accommodate all schedules for working families. we strive to create a warm, safe, nurturing, and high-quality environment for children in our care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Lead teacher in leading children in weekly curriculum and lesson plan implementation and all daily activities, including indoor/outdoor play time, large and small group activities, and snack and mealtimes.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training on all Utah Child Care Licensing regulations related to childcare as well as our own internal policies and procedures.
• Engage with parents and children you work with all our center’s rules regarding safety and cooperation to help foster a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
• Assist children in learning to work together through a variety of interactive games and activities designed to encourage cooperation. Assist in successfully resolving conflicts as they arise. Promote and implement positive guidance techniques in the classroom.
• Help prepare children for lunch and snack times and assist others on staff in handing out food and beverage items. Lead the children in the cleanup of trays, cups, and the eating area after every meal.
• Administer Ages and Stages Screeners on an ongoing basis to track individual child growth and development and share information with each child’s family. Teachers will track each child's growth through observations, portfolio documentation, developmental checklist, and assessment data.
• Participate in parent teacher conference with parents whenever issues involving a child’s behavior at the center need to be addressed, or when such a meeting is requested by the parents.

• Conduct daily environmental safety checklists in the indoor classroom environment and outdoor environment to ensure adequate health and safety for the children in care. Report any items that need repaired or attention to the Director.
• Ensure that the classroom environment is healthy, safe, clean, and engaging for children in care.
• Complete daily logs, communicate with families through the family engagement app by sending progress notes and information to the child’s families while in care each day. Complete required documentation and daily activity logs for all children in care.
• Track attendance, meals and snacks for each child and required documentation for the CACFP food program.
• Attend required annual training and professional development opportunities provided by Stepping Stones Child Care.

Recordkeeping and Reporting:

• Report critical incident(s) immediately to Regional Director.
• Collects data necessary to meet funding requirements and statistical reports.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Early childhood care and education experience with children ages birth to twelve.
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws governing childcare.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic always.
• Ability to work as a team member with other staff and with families of children in care.

• An associate degree, CDA (Child Development Associate) or ability to obtain a CDA within one year of hire, or higher education degree in a related field (child development, early childhood education, family studies, psychology) and at least 30 clock hours of approved Utah Early Childhood Career Ladder courses in child development, social and emotional development, and childcare environments.
• 1 years’ experience in the field of early childhood care and education as a lead teacher and/or administrative experience as an assistant director.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a Utah Child Care Licensing Background Check.
• Obtain required training upon hire per Utah Child Care Licensing: Preservice training that consists of 2.5 hours of training before assuming assistant director duties.
• Complete 20 Hours of annual training or at least 1-1/2 hours of childcare training including Utah Child Care Licensing topics, career ladder courses on: child development, ages and stages administration, director’s toolbox endorsement, working with families, culturally and linguistically appropriate practices to meet the developmental needs of children and understanding appropriate practices to engage with families.
• Complete and maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers Permit certifications.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in an early childhood and care setting.
• Previous knowledge of Utah Child Care Licensing rules and regulations.
• Previous experience working with at risk children and families preferred.

Compensation

Pay Range starts at $15/hour and caps at $17/hour.

Switchpoint offers a benefits package that includes Medical/Vision/Dental, Transportation Allowance, Paid Time Off, 401k.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.