Temporary Assistant Teacher - Floater

Salary: $16.67-17.78 hourly DOE/CDA

Position: Temporary Assistant Teacher - Floater

Full Time Equivalency: Temporary, Non-exempt, Full-time

Assignment Length: Temporary assignment of approximately 16 weeks (February-May 2026), dependent on staffing needs
Potential for Permanent Employment: Yes

Hours/Week: 36 hrs./wk.

Compensation range: $16.67-17.78 hourly DOE/CDA

Reports to: Director of Lolie Eccles Early Education Center

Direct Reports: None

Internal Job Code: CS-LE-FLTR9

Job Posted: 1/26/2026

Organization Overview:

Since 1906, YWCA Utah has served as a place of safety, gathering and wellbeing, a force for meaningful change and support. Grounded in the belief that when physical and emotional safety are at the center of care, individuals, entire families and communities thrive. We provide comprehensive services including crisis support, emergency shelter, transitional housing, childrens programming, and long-term supportive services. We also offer high-quality childcare, leadership development, and opportunities to engage in community.

Mission: YWCA Utah is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women,

and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Benefits Temporary employment

In addition to being a part of an organization dedicated to race & gender equity in Utah, benefits of working at YWCA include:

• Professional development with internal and external training opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program providing counseling options to employees, partners, and dependents
  

Position Summary:

This role contributes to a safe, inclusive, and healing-centered environment where individuals and families can build on their strengths, increase stability, and pursue long-term wellbeing. The position supports program goals aligned with YWCA Utahs strategic direction and commitment to healing, safety, and community resilience. The position is a temporary Assistant Teacher, working to cover lunch breaks and planning times in all classrooms ages 6 months to 5 years old, which parental leave coverage for approximately 16 weeks, from February to May 22, 2026. The Assistant Teacher assists in planning and implementing educational and play-based childcare to ensure the health, safety, and enrichment of children from birth through age five. Based on program needs and performance, this position has the potential to transition into a permanent role.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in planning, implementing and supervising infant/toddler/preschooler stimulation and educational activities in order to enhance their emotional and physical growth.
• Provide developmentally appropriate care, comfort, nurturing and guidance to infants/toddlers/preschoolers in order to enhance their emotional and physical growth.
• Assist children with acquisition of age-appropriate social skills.
• Supervise and implement appropriate feeding schedules and individual maintenance requirements.
• Ensure the cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of facility according with health and hygiene standards, including but not limited to the toileting area, toys, cots, sheets, diaper changing area and food service/preparation area.
• Work with teaching team to create and maintain a cheerful, aesthetically pleasing child care environment that reflects the cultural diversity and interests of the children.
• Share responsibilities for accurate record keeping, data collection, and anecdotal child reports in order to ensure coordinated departmental interventions.
• Monitor emotional and physical health of children, report all cases of suspected child abuse and respond to emergencies as needed in order to protect children.
• Maintain compliance to Child Care Licensing, Federal Food Program, NAEYC Accreditation and YWCA standards.
• Assist Lead Teacher in preparation of materials of daily lesson plans, and alert director when supplies are running low or when toys or equipment are in need of repair.
• Obtain and maintain adequate awareness and observance of appropriate developmental guidelines and techniques for behavior management in accordance with state licensing and NAEYC standards.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Uphold and act in accordance with the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.
• Demonstrate commitment to understanding and using Sanctuary Model principles, language, and tools in daily work.
• Model YWCA community standards and encourage program participants and other staff to follow them.

1. Understand and follow all established organizational and program related policies, procedures, and protocols.
2. Keep all necessary records to ensure that work is conducted in accordance with agency, contractual, and legal requirements. Records are expected to be complete, accurate, and timely.
3. Satisfactorily perform all duties outlined in this job description.

• Complete and maintain all training, certifications and licensing related to role, program licensing, and grant standards including but not limited to: CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers Permit.
• Attend all required staff meetings, individual and/or group supervision, agency-wide staff and other training, as well as any other meetings and activities as requested.
• Monitor campus security in collaboration with all staff to protect the safety and well-being of program participants, staff, and visitors.
  
  

Competencies & Essential Skills:

• Problem Solving/Analytical Thinker: Ability to solve and analyze problems effectively and efficiently.
• Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Ability to provide exceptional customer service to supporters, partners, board members and co-workers. Exceptional communication skills and ability to respond to difficult situations.
• Time Management: Ability to multitask and work efficiently within close time constraints. Ability to work under pressure and in a stressful environment.
• Business Knowledge: Ability to master the components of a multi-disciplinary and multi-programmatic organization and partner organizations. Knowledge and understanding of Anti-racism, gender equity and violence against women.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Judgement and Decision Making: Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgement and problem solving techniques in the decision-making process.
• Technology/Tools: Ability to use various computer systems and applications including proficiency in online and electronic communication strategies.
• Commitment to mission: Demonstrates commitment to YWCA Utahs mission and philosophy. Actively engages in YWCA Utahs anti-racism work.
• Compliance: Adhere to YWCA Utahs policies and is committed to act legally and ethically within the scope of the work.

Ideal candidate qualities:

• Welcoming & inclusive personality
• Awareness of how differing roles, expectations, and lived experiences can impact wellbeing and access to support.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals across a variety of life experiences, ages, and perspectives.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a combined 5 or more years of education and experience:

• 18 years of age. CDA preferred.
• Experience working with children required.
• An understanding of and agreement with YWCA Utahs mission, values and philosophy regarding the elimination of racism and empowerment of women.
• Ability to work scheduled hours on a regular basis; some weekends and evenings are required.
• Proficiency with general office duties, computer systems, and technology.
• Skilled in establishing effective working relationships.
• Ability to collaborate and invite collaboration.
• Able to demonstrate skills in effective communication, conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Must be able to pass Department of Health and Human Services criminal background check, meet I-9 requirements, and, if driving agency vehicles, have a valid Utah drivers license, automobile insurance and motor vehicle record.

Physical/Sensory Demands

Work is generally performed in a safe office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; use telephone to converse with customers and employees; walk and stand for long periods of time; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement. Travel to attend conferences, training, outreach and other events occurs routinely.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and values a diverse workplace. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to disability, it is available upon request. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.