Job Information
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Part-Time Education Assistant in TAYLORSVILLE, Utah
Part-Time Education Assistant
Requisition ID: 2026-10249
of Openings: 6
Location: US-UT-Salt Lake City
Category: Extension
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Extension
Department: Extension Home and Community
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Childcare Support
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
Classroom Management Support
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
Program Support
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
Experience working with children (babysitting, teaching, childcare, or similar) preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage groups of children calmly and effectively
Dependable, punctual, and adaptable in a dynamic environment
Access to reliable transportation to and from work sites
Can work in the evenings during the school year
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
- Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. This position requires moderate physical activity, including the handling of objects up to 25 pounds and/or standing or walking more than one hour per day. It may require playing on the floor or doing other physical activities with children.
College/Department Highlights
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