Part-Time Education Assistant

About the role

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.

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
• Support workshop facilitators with leading educational activities
• Assist with maintaining 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

Qualifications

• Reliable access to transportation to and from work sites
• Availability to work in the evenings during the school year
• Experience working with children (babysitting, teaching, childcare, or similar) is preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • 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
  • Organization & Time Management
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects
  • Child & Group Management Skills
  • Ability to manage groups of children calmly and effectively
  • Adaptability & Problem-Solving
  • Dependable, punctual, and adaptable in a dynamic environment
  • Willingness to learn new skills or techniques
  • Professionalism & Work Ethic
  • 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