Education Staff Assistant

Hartleynature; Utah; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading garden organization in Utah is seeking a School Programs Assistant to connect K-12 students with nature through informal education. This part-time position involves leading field trips, planning school programs, and engaging with children in outdoor settings. Candidates should enjoy working outdoors, have effective communication skills, and a passion for environmental education.

Benefits

Free public transportation pass

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring enjoyment of outdoor activities and informal education.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Teaching on and off-site school programs to elementary students.
• Assisting in daily operations by maintaining supplies and facilities.
• Supporting the Programs department with seasonal events.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Human relation skills

Interest in environmental education

Interest in teaching/working with children

Job description

Join Red Butte Garden’s School Programs team in connecting K-12 students with nature through informal education! Share your passion for the outdoors and environment with school aged kids during field trips, classroom visits, and more. Gain valuable experience leading field trips within the Garden, as well as planning and teaching additional school programs and seasonal events.

Summary

This position is work-study eligible. However, it is open to all, regardless of work-study status. AnnouncementDetails

Open Date:07/13/2022
Requisition Number:PRN12709N
Job Title:Education Staff Assistant
Working Title:School Programs Assistant
Job Grade:007
FLSA Code:Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?:No
Type:Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?:Yes
Standard Hours per Week:29 hours/week
Full Time or Part Time?:Part Time
Shift:Day
Work Schedule Summary:

• Start date is August 25, 2022.
• Monday through Thursday with occasional Friday work required.
• Working hours are typically between the 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM, exact schedule to be determined.
• Optional evening and weekend work possible.
• Option to work 19 to 29 hours/week.
  

Is this a work study job?:Yes
VP Area:President
Department:00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
Location:Campus
City:Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment:External Posting
Pay Rate Range:$14.00 - $16.00/hour plus a free public transportation pass
Close Date:
Job Summary:Join Red Butte Garden’s School Programs team in connecting K-12 students with nature through informal education! Share your passion for the outdoors and environment to school aged kids during field trips, classroom visits, and more. Gain valuable experience planning and teaching school programs and seasonal events. Must enjoy being outdoors, informal education, and working with school aged children. This position will be planning, preparing for, and leading field trips within the Garden during most of the week and also leading off-site classroom visits.

A free public transportation pass is provided during employment (seehere for more information).
Responsibilities:

• Teaching on and off-site school programs to elementary school students
• Assisting in the daily operations by maintaining supplies, facilities, and equipment
• Assisting the Programs department with other activities, programs, and seasonal events as needed.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Minimum Qualifications:This is an entry-level position. Must enjoy being outdoors, informal education, and working with school aged children. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required.

This position is work-study eligible. However, it is open to all, regardless of work-study status.Preferences:

• An interest in environmental and informal education, demonstrated by education, previous employment, or personal pursuits
• An interest in plants, demonstrated by education, previous employment, or personal pursuits
• Experience working in an outdoor setting
• Enjoy being outdoors
• Enjoy teaching/leading school aged children, primarily ages K-6th grade
  

Special Instructions Summary:This position is work-study eligible. However, it is open to all, regardless of work-study status.
Additional InformationThe University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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