Overview
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The San Juan County Office of Utah State University Extension is seeking individuals to work as after-school educator staff at Montezuma Creek Elementary. After-school educator staff will be expected to work directly with elementary-aged participants. After-school educators will be responsible for supporting participants with their academic performance and developing enrichment activities. We encourage our staff to share their unique talents, or skill sets with the participants in our program. You will be provided the necessary training to develop skills to work with the youth participants in a variety of subject matters, such as, but not limited to Sewing, STEM, Cake Decorating, Music, Art, Etc. Educators need to be available Monday-Thursday 3:00 pm-6:00 pm and occasionally other times for training or parent engagement nights.
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Responsibilities
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• Develop, plan, and teach all after-school programming• Attend required staff training (26 hours of training required).• Organize, develop, and facilitate all after-school service projects, club showcases, and Family Night-Out events.• Implement daily schedules and activities that support the educational and recreational needs and requirements of participants.• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, licensing requirements, and organizational policies, procedures, and employee handbook provided during hiring.• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students.• Constructively address behavioral issues and conflicts with the Site Specialist.• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, incident reports, and program evaluations.• Support the civil rights mandate of Utah State University Extension.
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Qualifications
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Minimum Qualifications:
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n - Successful completion of a background check
n - Experience working with youth
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Preferred Qualifications:
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n - Past experience in the 4-H Program as a youth, volunteer, or 4-H staff
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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n - Work effectively with youth, families, and school personnel
n - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
n - Self-starter, good with follow-through and follow-up
n - Ability to work with little supervision
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Required Documents
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Along with the online application, please attach:
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Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” n
Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application n
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
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Advertised Salary
$17.00n
ADA
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The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).
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Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
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University Highlights
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Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
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Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
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The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or
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About the Region
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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.
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*updated 04/2024
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Notice of Non-discrimination
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In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
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Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, , Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
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Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, , Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
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For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit or contact:
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U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481,
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*updated 09/2023