YouthCity Elementary Program Instructor

Overview

Position Title Youth City Elementary Program Instructor I - Hourly

This role is to provide supervision for elementary school-age youth and implement Youth City program goals in Salt Lake City. The position requires teaching in an out-of-school-time setting, program implementation, communication with program staff, data collection, and developing strategies to meet and exceed organizational goals and objectives.

• Provide supervision to children engaged in program activities.
• Maintain attendance records as required by the program. Assist with program assessments required by grants to ensure program quality metrics are met.
• Develop and plan weekly activities based on learning objectives outlined by Youth City 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 Programs Managers.
• Provide a safe/healthy environment for program participants.
• Perform all other duties requested.
• Report daily to Senior Community Programs Manager.

• High School graduate or equivalent and at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in working with school-aged children and/or other related experience.
• 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 work 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.

• Bilingual.

• Moderate physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift medium weights. May have uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending. May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
• Evenings and weekends work may be required.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen 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.

The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• Position Type: Part-time
• Department: Community and Neighborhoods
• Full Time/Part Time: Part time
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  20

Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work—from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs—with integrity and professionalism. We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference.

If you’re driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we’d love to work with you.

Salt Lake City offers a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness site: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Health: 95% City-paid medical insurance; dental, vision, life insurance; HSA with City contribution; wellness clinic; EAP.
• Financial:
  Tuition reimbursement; retirement contributions; discounted services.
• Leave:
  Generous paid leave including vacation, holidays, personal leave, parental leave; rehire/transfer credits.

Our Recruitment Team is ready to assist you throughout the hiring process. For questions about job openings or application support, contact the Recruitment Team at  or careers. The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and provides reasonable accommodations as needed. For accommodations, contact Human Resources at .

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 National Service Partner.