Preschool Assistant Teacher - Draper, UT

Ensemble Performing Arts

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Draper, UT Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

UDA Creative Arts Preschool

Are you a caring, dependable educator who loves working with young children? Ensemble Schools is seeking Academic Preschool Assistant Teachers to support the UDA Creative Arts Preschool. Our program provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that supports children’s academic, social, and emotional development during their early learning years.

Schedule
Our Preschool runs Monday-Friday, 8:30-12:30. Assistant teachers must work at minimum 2-3 days per week. There is opportunity for additional hours as an office assistant.

Position Highlights

Supportive Work Environment
Join a collaborative and welcoming team that values consistency, communication, and child-centered teaching.

Benefits and Opportunities
Professional development opportunities
Eligibility for Ensemble Schools benefits, including a 401(k) with employer matching and health insurance options for part-time and full-time employees

Responsibilities

  • Support the lead teacher in implementing daily academic and enrichment activities

  • Assist with classroom routines, transitions, and classroom management

  • Foster a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment

  • Support children’s social-emotional growth and positive behavior

  • Prepare classroom materials and assist with organization and cleanliness

  • Communicate professionally and effectively with staff and families

  • Follow all school policies, safety procedures, and licensing requirements

  • Provide reliable transportation and pass a routine background check

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with preschool-aged children

  • Warm, patient, and enthusiastic demeanor

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

  • Dependability, punctuality, and professionalism

  • Early childhood education coursework or experience (a plus, but not required)

About UDA Creative Arts Preschool

No two children are the same, and so there is no one-size-fits-all approach to education. At UDA Creative Arts Preschool in Draper, we believe in developing the whole child, and part of that is offering an individualized approach to education, carefully balancing between teacher and child-directed discovery.

We believe that a quality preschool education is a crucial foundation for your child’s educational future, and we aim to provide the tools your child will need not only for kindergarten readiness, but for a lifetime love of learning. Our curriculum encompasses Utah’s Early Childhood State Standards and ensures kindergarten readiness.

Learn more here : https://preschool.utahdanceart...

About Ensemble Schools

Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success.

Who We Are
We empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them ♡. Our values include:

  • Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
  • Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
  • Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume through this portal to Allison Liedman. We embrace diversity within our community and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Type: Part Time
Pay Rate $16/hr

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About this role

Summary

Assist lead teacher with classroom activities, routines, and child development support

Job title

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Experience level

none

Industry

education

Location requirements

Draper, UT; remote work not allowed

Salary

Pay Rate $16/hr

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

support childrenclassroom routinescommunication

Preferred skills

early childhood education courseworkexperience with preschool children

Specializations

early childhood educationclassroom supportchild developmentbehavior management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Draper, UT, USA

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