4-H Afterschool Instructor- Iron County

Overview

The Iron County Office of Utah State University Extension seek a qualified individual who would be responsible for providing enriching afterschool clubs for students. Instructor Positions are available at one Iron County Sites (Cedar Middle School). We need educators to teach a variety of subject matters; such as, but not limited to Sewing, STEM, Cake Decorating, Music, Art, Etc. Instructor may teach 4+ days a week depending on program needs and instructor availability. Program at the middle school is from 2:30-5. Instructors need to be available for program and schedule time to complete their other hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach an engaging afterschool programming
• Keep an attendance record of those students who attend your club.
• Attend required training.
• Attend 4-H Afterschool events such as 4-H service projects, and club showcase, and Family Night Out events.

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
• Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check 

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

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"

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$8.00 per hour

ADA

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.

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About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 7/2023

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