Part-Time Education Assistant
About The Position
USU Extension in Salt Lake County is hiring Part-time Education Assistants to play a key role in ensuring a safe, engaging, and well-managed environment for children participating in our evening educational events. Individuals in this position will be responsible for working with children ranging in age from 0-11. Assignments may include providing childcare for children 5 and under, including reading, playing games, doing crafts, and other engaging one-on-one or group activities, or supporting facilitators with behavior management during workshops for elementary students. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children from diverse backgrounds and can bring energy and creativity to play while also setting limits and managing difficult behaviors. Most work will be in the evenings during the school year.
Requirements
- Reliable access to transportation to and from work sites.
- Availability to work in the evenings during the school year.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children (babysitting, teaching, childcare, or similar) is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities.
- Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.
- Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and co-workers.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.
- Ability to manage groups of children calmly and effectively.
- Dependable, punctual, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.
- Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.
- Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.
- Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.
- Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Supervise children during evening workshops in a safe and welcoming environment
- Lead age-appropriate activities (games, crafts, quiet play, etc.) with children
- Ensure children are signed in/out according to program procedures
- Respond appropriately to children’s needs, behaviors, and safety concerns
- Assist workshop facilitators with leading educational activities
- Help maintain an organized, respectful, and distraction-free environment
- Support transitions (arrival, activity changes, dismissal)
- Reinforce workshop expectations and behavioral guidelines
- Prepare and organize materials for children’s activities
- Communicate effectively with parents/guardians at drop-off and pick-up
- Follow all program policies related to safety, confidentiality, and conduct
- Report any incidents or concerns to program staff
Benefits
- Dual Career Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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