Classroom Teacher - St. George

Description

Childcare Classroom Teacher:

Full-Time or Part-time

Mon-Fri

Operating Hours

5:30am - 9:00pm

ORGANIZATION: Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving those individuals, families and veterans experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014.

• OUR MISSION: To empower families and individuals in need by addressing the underlying causes of their poverty and providing each client with a personalized, comprehensive plan that supports them on their journey to self-sufficiency and the opportunity to contribute to the community.
• OUR VISION: We believe each individual has worth and value. Change occurs when people are treated with respect and dignity, empowered with skills and resources to better their circumstance.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

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

OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to End Homelessness.

PURPOSE:

Join a team that makes a difference in children's lives every day! The Classroom Teacher provides safe, nurturing, and engaging care for children ages birth to 11 years in our extended-hour childcare program. This hands-on role supports children's learning and development through daily activities, positive guidance, active supervision, family communication, and age-appropriate care. Teachers work collaboratively with the teaching team, maintain a clean and organized classroom, and help ensure a safe, welcoming, and licensing-compliant environment where every child can thrive.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive care, active supervision, and engaging support for children ages birth to 11.
• Independently manage classroom operations and fulfill all duties when serving as the teacher in ratio, including single-staff classrooms permitted by licensing ratios.
• Maintain accurate child counts, supervision zones, safe transitions, and compliance with classroom safety standards.
• Lead daily routines, including curriculum activities, diapering/toileting, handwashing, meals, snacks, nap/rest time, playground supervision, and transitions.
• Implement lesson plans and age-appropriate learning experiences aligned with classroom leadership guidance and center standards.
• Use positive guidance and classroom management strategies to promote appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.
• Complete classroom cleaning, sanitizing, organization, and opening/closing responsibilities.
• Perform daily safety inspections of classrooms, playgrounds, and equipment, and promptly report concerns.
• Accurately complete attendance records, meal counts, diaper logs, daily reports, incident reports, and all required licensing documentation.
• Communicate professionally with families in person and through Brightwheel regarding daily care, developmental milestones, and concerns.
• Support multiple classrooms by providing coverage for breaks, staffing needs, schedule adjustments, and operational demands.
• Collaborate with teaching team members to ensure consistent, accountable, and high-quality care throughout the center.
• Follow all center policies, Utah Child Care Licensing regulations, CACFP requirements, and health and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and flexibility while supporting overall classroom and center operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Experience working with children in a licensed childcare, preschool, or educational setting preferred.
• Confident working independently and fully managing classroom responsibilities.
• Comfortable supporting all age groups and all classrooms as assigned.
• Strong understanding of classroom supervision, safety, behavior guidance, and child engagement.
• Excellent communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and willingness to complete all classroom duties.
• Friendly, professional, dependable, and team-player.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Pass a Utah Child Care Licensing Background Check.
• Complete all required Utah Child Care Licensing preservice and annual training requirements.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handler certifications; included with employment.
• Flexible schedule availability, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Schedule

Flexible schedule is desirable to meet needs of our extended hour facility. 

Weekend and Holiday availability is a plus.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

(Eligible 1st of Month after 60-days)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
• 401k
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Compensation

Starting Wage: $15/hour

Full-Time and/or Part-Time position

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.

"Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and dependent on the position you are applying at Switchpoint."