Draper - Child Care Provider - 25-26 School Year
American Preparatory AcademyUtah, United States
Posted March 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
American Preparatory Academy is a public charter school district in Salt Lake County that delivers a rigorous classical, liberal‑arts curriculum to over 3,500 students across multiple campuses. The West Valley City 2 campus serves K‑12 Title I students, with roughly 75 % from low‑income families and 95 % qualifying for free or reduced‑price lunch. The academy’s mission is to prepare first‑generation learners for college, and its after‑school programs—21 in total and serving about 800 students daily—are offered at no cost. By combining a traditional liberal‑arts approach with comprehensive, tuition‑free support services, APA distinguishes itself as a high‑impact educational choice for underserved communities.
Job Description
Job Summary: The Childcare Worker will perform a variety of tasks at a childcare facility or institution. Duties/Responsibilities include caring for and attending to the needs of children, planning and organizing games and recreational activities, and maintaining records on individual children.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills with parents, teachers, and other childcare workers
- Ability to be patient and understanding when working with children and interacting with parents
- Extensive knowledge of childcare principles and procedures
- Ability to relate to children and make the childcare facility an enjoyable atmosphere
- Knowledge of early childhood teaching strategies
