Assistant Instructor - Wee Care

Assistant Instructor - Wee Care

Salary

$15.30 - $18.26 Hourly

Location

Wee Care Center

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

FY2706564

Division

VP Student Affairs

Department

Wee Care Center

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a Part-Time Assistant Childcare Teacher, you will help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom where children can learn, explore, and grow. Working alongside experienced educators, you will support daily activities, assist with age-appropriate learning experiences, and help foster positive developmental outcomes during these important early years.

This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy working as part of a team. With a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to gain valuable experience, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and contribute to an environment dedicated to learning, care, and student success.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and maintains correct teacher-to-child ratios.
• Assists with teaching the developmentally appropriate education curriculum.
• Ensures childrens safety and needs by maintaining a clean classroom.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 6 months of related experience.
• Must be able to work Monday - Friday, 9:00 am-2:00 pm.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CDA Early Childhood Credential, and one year of related experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of public education, family studies, early childhood education, and best practices.

• Skills in general principles to specific conditions in child care.

• Ability to follow oral and written procedures and instructions.

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with people of varying backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.

• Ability to exercise effective interpersonal problem-solving and decision-making skills.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:

• Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)

• Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

01

Are you available to work Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

03

How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• <1
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8+

04

Do you currently hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or a comparable early childhood education credential?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience supervising groups of children while maintaining appropriate safety standards and teacher-to-child ratios?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience assisting with the implementation of age-appropriate educational activities or curriculum for young children?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu