YouthCity Elementary Program Instructor II - Hourly

Position Title:

YouthCity Elementary Program Instructor II - Hourly

Job Description:

Salt Lake City is looking for Hourly YouthCity Elementary Program Instructor II's to provide supervision for elementary school-age youth and implement YouthCity program goals.

YouthCity fosters positive youth development in Salt Lake City, by providing afterschool and summer programming opportunities for social, emotional, skills, character, and citizenship development in an inclusive and caring environment. YouthCity serves SLC young people from kindergarten to sixth grade with innovative and enriching activities created with input from participants.

About the Position:

This position encourages personal exploration and provides an environment which fosters employee growth in areas such as teaching, social work, counseling, coaching, STEM, the arts and so much more!

This role requires teaching in an out-of-school-time setting, program implementation, communication with program staff, data collection and developing strategies to meet and exceed all organizational goals and objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, be at least 21 years of age, and have a valid driver's license. Experience working with school-aged children and/or other related experience is preferred.

About the Team:

YouthCity employees are part of a team which strives to inspire, motivate and engage the next generation of SLC community leaders. Afterschool programming in Utah connects local and statewide non-profit and community serving organizations together and this network presents employees with more opportunity for career growth.

Our team supports all seven school-age locations. Teams of Instructors report to a full-time Senior Community Programs Manager who oversees a specific location. 

Work Schedule:

This position will work 25 hours a week. The work hours are Monday – Thursday from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Friday from Noon – 6:00 p.m.

Position Wage:

$19.00/hr.

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely transports children to various program activities within the City.

• Provide supervision to children engaged in program activities. 

• Maintain attendance records as required by program.

• Assist with program’s grant required assessments to ensure program quality metrics are met.

• Develop and plan weekly activities based on learning objectives as outlined by YouthCity programs. Teach group activities to youth. Participate in all activities with children.

• Follow program procedures to safeguard health, safety, and well-being of participants.

• Prepare, clean up, and maintain facility daily. 

• Assist in providing daily snacks.

• Attend weekly staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled. Participate in one-on-one professional development meetings with Senior Community Program Managers. Provide a safe/healthy environment for program participants. Maintains and inspects city vehicles according to required pre-trip inspections. Perform all other duties requested.

• Report daily to Senior Community Programs Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent and at least 21 years of age.

• Experience in working with school-aged children and/or other related experience.

• Possession of valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 3 months of employment.

• Ability to demonstrate group management skills and techniques.

• Ability to work with a diverse population – including both youth and adults.

• Ability to resolve conflict situations.

• Ability to deal with both youth and adults in a non-judgmental atmosphere.

• Strong communications skills with the ability to communicate with individuals from different social and ethnic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualification:

• Bilingual.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift medium weights. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending. May have a few disagreeable elements such as exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

• Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

• Will be required to work on evenings and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this