Preschool Assistant - Granite Connection HS

Preschool Assistant - Granite Connection HS JobID: 25977 Position Type: Preschool Services Date Posted: 7/17/2026 Location: Preschool Services Date Available: 08/12/2026 Closing Date: 07/27/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above. This position is for a skilled caregiver/teacher of children ages birth-3-years-old in an early learning/daycare setting serving teen parents at Granite Connection High School. The assistant teacher helps create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where infants and toddlers can learn and grow. This person works alongside the Early Learning Facilitator to support daily care routines, age-appropriate learning experiences, and positive interactions that foster each child's development. The assistant teacher maintains a clean, safe classroom while following all Utah Child Care Licensing requirements and program policies. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Emily Haymond at (385) 646-4670 or ehaymond@graniteschools.org. Hours per week: 29 Preschool Assistant I is an entry level position. Preschool Assistant II - requires CDA or 48 Hours College Credit. Job Title Preschool Assistant I or II Department Preschool Supervisor Director Salary ScheduleESP Hourly (72) Lane Placement ee or gg Contract Length Hourly Only FLSA Classification Non-exempt Last Review Date November 2020 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Job Summary This position requires a dependable, patient, and nurturing individual to work with 3-5-year-old children in a preschool classroom setting under the direction of the Leadership Team. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position. Essential Functions Has basic computer skills to create newsletters, calendars, check email, complete online surveys, and trainings. Attends and implements all monthly required Professional Development training. Collaborates and shares responsibilities with all team members. Attends monthly team meetings. Utilizes district assessment procedures for students. Arranges for a substitute when absent and notifies team and coordinator. Follows district policy for attendance. Builds positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. Follows preschool professionalism policies (e.g. cell phones, dress code, tardiness, timeliness). Creates daily lesson plans from the GSD scope and sequence of Essential Preschool Skills (EPS). Provides direct instruction in small and large groups daily. Uses We Can! Management system to enable independence and responsibility Engages children with enthusiasm, variety, and novelty across the whole day. Provides supervision in all activities and settings. Gives specific, immediate, and frequent positive reinforcement (at least 4:1). Assists in the personal management needs of the students as needed (e.g., feeding, dressing, toileting/diapering, grooming, lifting, positioning, etc.) Non-Essential Functions Other duties as assigned Required Education and Qualifications Requires a high school diploma or equivalent Requires a Food Handler permit from a Utah Department of Health approved entity or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire. May require a current CPR certification depending on assigned duties. May require a passing score on the ParaPro ass…