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

• Experience working with children (babysitting, teaching, childcare, or similar) preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage groups of children calmly and effectively
• Dependable, punctual, and adaptable in a dynamic environment
• Access to reliable transportation to and from work sites
• Can work in the evenings during the school year

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

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

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

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 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, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

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