Part-Time Education Assistant

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable access to transportation to and from work sites.
• Availability to work in the evenings during the school year.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.
• 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.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Answer the following during the application:
  • Please describe your experience working with children from 0-11 years of age.

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Advertised Salary

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, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting, or doing other physical activities with children.

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. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. 

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