Afterschool Educator SALT LAKE COUNTY

Utah State University; Utah; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah State University Extension in Salt Lake County seeks educators to run enriching afterschool clubs for K-12 students in Kearns and Magna, Utah. Clubs cover diverse subjects like Sewing, STEM, Cake Decorating, Music, and Art.

Clubs run about 1.5 hours daily for 9–10 week quarters and occur 3:30–6:30 pm with some evenings for family events. Educators may teach multiple clubs; days per week are flexible, with prep time outside class hours.

Qualifications

• Must work effectively with youth, families, and school.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with good follow-through.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Experience working with youth (preferred).
• Past experience in the 4-H Program as a youth or volunteer (preferred).
• Skills related to STEM and other afterschool subject matter (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging afterschool clubs at least once a week for 8–10 weeks.
• Keep an attendance record of students who attend your club.
• Attend required training.
• Comply with DWS licensed exempt requirements.
• Attend 4-H Afterschool events such as service projects and club showcases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth engagement

Communication

Self-starter

Supervision-less work

Job description

Overview

The Salt Lake County Office of Utah State University Extension seeks qualified individuals who would be responsible for providing enriching afterschool clubs for students in Kearns and Magna, Utah. We need educators who have skill, or are willing to learn skills, in a variety of subject areas such as, but not limited to: Sewing, STEM, Cake Decorating, Music, Art, etc.

Clubs typically run 1.5 hours a day for 9-10 week quarters. Each club requires 2.5 hours/day/week and Educators can teach multiple clubs a week. Number of days worked each week is flexible. Clubs take place between 3:30 and 6:30 pm. Some evening work is required for family nights. Preparation hours beyond the 3:30-6:30pm classes can be completed at flexible times a day.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engagin afterschool clubs at least once a week for 8-10 weeks. You might be able to teach multiple days a week and/or for multiple club cycles
• Keep an attendance record of those students who attend your club
• Attend required training
• Comply with DWS licensed exempt requirements
• Attend 4-H Afterschool events such as 4-H service projects, and club showcase
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must work effectively with youth, families, and school
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-Starter, good follow-through
• Ability to 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

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

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Advertised Salary

$16.00/hr

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, crouch, 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 atlocations 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 willchampion 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 namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.

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