Afterschool Educator SALT LAKE COUNTY

About the role

The Salt Lake County Office of Utah State University Extension seeks qualified individuals to provide enriching afterschool clubs for students in Kearns and Magna, Utah. Responsibilities include planning and teaching engaging afterschool clubs, maintaining attendance records, attending required training, and participating in 4-H Afterschool events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging afterschool clubs at least once a week for 8-10 weeks.
• Attend required training and comply with DWS licensed exempt requirements.
• Teach multiple clubs a week and/or for multiple club cycles.
• Attend 4-H Afterschool events such as service projects and club showcases.
• Keep an attendance record of those students who attend your club.
• Complete preparation hours outside of the 3:30-6:30pm classes at flexible times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Work effectively with youth, families, and schools.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be a self-starter with good follow-through.
• Work with little supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth.
• Past experience in the 4-H Program as a youth or volunteer.
• Skills related to STEM and other afterschool subject matter.

Benefits

Job offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Required Documents

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application.

ADA

This is a teaching position. Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

Dual Career Assistance Program

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The university endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

Contact Information

• Matthew Pinner, Executive Director Civil Rights & Title IX Office, matthew.pinner@usu.edu, 435-797-1266, Old Main Rm. 401D, 1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
• Cody Carmichael, Title IX Coordinator, cody.carmichael@usu.edu, 435-797-1266, Old Main Rm. 402D, 1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
• For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact: U.S. Department of Education Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov, U.S. Department of Education Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481 | OCR@ed.gov