Job Information
Salt Lake City Corporation YouthCity Elementary Program Instructor II - Hourly in Salt Lake City, Utah
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 job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.
POSITION TYPE
Part-Time
POSITION SALARY RANGE
$ 19.00
DEPARTMENT
XX
Full Time/Part Time:
Scheduled Hours:
40
Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .
BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Wellness clinic for employees and their families
Paid Time Off
12 vacation days to start
12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday
Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually
6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents
Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction
VETERAN EMPLOYER:
Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.
ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP
Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.
We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.
The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.
