Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live to work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place…. It’s our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. 

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% contribution

• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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Background Check Information

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in planning, developing, implementing, staffing, and supervising developmentally appropriate activities for children 2 to 12 years old.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

48 semester hours from an accredited college or university in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology, or other closely related field; OR three (3) years of experience in a licensed childcare program; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. A valid Child Development Associate (C.D.A.) certificate or certification with the National Administrator Credentials (N.A.C.) must be obtained within six months from hire date.

May need to possess a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire. A valid Driver's License issued by the State of Utah may be required to operate a vehicle.

Possession of a current American Red Cross first aid and CPR / AED certifications at time of hire. Possession of a current Child Care Food Handler's permit within 30 days of hire date.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

It is mandatory that all new hires receive the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis) vaccine before beginning employment or provide a copy of their immunization record prior to starting employment. The immunization record must show the vaccine name and date received. Upon hire, a two-step Tuberculosis skin test will be required. The first will need to be placed prior to starting employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in planning, implementing, and supervising developmentally appropriate activities and field trips for child care programs.
• Arranges classrooms and activity spaces at facilities to ensure that all areas are safe, clean, and are in good repair. Manages and prepares all appropriate learning materials.
• Applies appropriate behavior management techniques to ensure the safety of all children. Meets with parents/guardians as necessary to discuss methods for resolving individual behavior concerns.
• Enrolls children in child care programs and provides all program rules, requirements, and guidelines to parents/guardians. Updates family records at least annually or as required by Division or Licensing guidelines.
• Maintains child care attendance records and other documentation relating to children's testing/evaluations, progress, and behavior in compliance with applicable Section, Division, County, State and Federal standards and requirements.
• Assists in compiling, maintaining, and monitoring Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) records per program requirements.
• Assists in maintaining control of an appropriate inventory of furnishings, equipment, and supplies and makes recommendations to supervisory staff of items needing repair or replacement.
• Schedules maintenance, repair, and use of assigned County vehicles to ensure program transportation needs are met. Maintains and completes required usage, mileage, and maintenance reports as per established guidelines and procedures.
• Assists in ordering and serving daily meals and snacks according to child nutrition program guidelines.
• Maintains cleanliness of food preparation, serving, and eating areas according to Health Department and Licensing guidelines.
• Participates in and assists supervisory staff in recruiting, hiring, orienting, and training staff and volunteers.
• Supervises and monitors staff and volunteers to ensure required teacher-to-child ratios and the health and safety of participants are maintained.
• Takes charge of and is responsible for programs in the absence of the supervisory staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge of:

• Current child development principles and practices
• Licensing standards, policies, and procedures
• General health and safety principles and practices
• Structured program curriculum planning
• Supervisory principles and practices
• Basic computer operations

Skills and Abilities to:
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Organize and prioritize children's programs, activities, and special events
• Assist in the development of goals, objectives, and curriculum for child care programs
• Provide direction to childcare staff and volunteers to accomplish program goals and objectives
• Apply appropriate behavior management techniques
• Provide excellent customer service
• Act independently
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and employees from other partner organizations

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Working with children ages 2 to 12 years old including bending, lifting, active play, being outside during play time, and on field trips.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Work hours are mainly weekdays during childcare operating hours. Will be required to rotate with other merit childcare staff opening early, closing late, and working special events which are often held on weeknights and weekends. Will need to attend required training which will often be on evenings and weekends.