Preschool teacher/ floater 10am-3pm

About Jewish Preschool of the Arts

The Jewish Preschool of the Arts is located in the heart of Salt Lake City’s Sugarhouse neighborhood. We are in search of a dedicated, energetic, creative, warm, trustworthy teacher's assistant/aide to join our school’s team, immediately. Applicants for this position should be nurturing, patient and have a passion for teaching and caring for young children.

We are not only building important academic skills, but helping them build socio-emotional skills necessary to form positive relationships with their peers and teachers.

Our program provides a high quality preschool education in a safe, fun, and exciting environment, geared toward the Utah State Educational Standards and in compliance of all licensing rules set forth by the Department of Health Childcare Licensing division.

• Jewish Preschool of the Arts is a project of Chabad Lubavitch of Utah. Applicants for this teaching position DO NOT need to be Jewish. We happily welcome an excellent teacher's assistant, regardless of their religious background, race, or ethnicity.**

Job Responsibilities

• Flexability to be in any classroom range from infant- pre kindergarten.

Skills/Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a preschool setting (preferably experience with 2 year olds)
• College level experience in a field like child development, psychology, or education is a plus but NOT required
• Punctual, reliable, and trustworthy
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to resolve conflicts between students and maintain their safety and well-being
• Willingness to take direction and communicate with colleagues
• Even-tempered, friendly, fun, and kindhearted
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• FIRST AID/CPR CERTIFICATION!! (or willing to become certified)
• FOOD HANDLERS PERMIT!! (or willing to obtain one)
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

Please contact Kelsie and provide a resume and brief cover letter describing your experience, why you want this position, and what makes you the ideal candidate. References may be requested. We can’t wait to meet you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person