YouthCity Elementary Program Instructor
Listed on 2026-02-13
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Education / Teaching
After School, Elementary School
Position Title
Youth City Elementary Program Instructor I - Hourly
Job DescriptionSalt Lake City is looking for Hourly Youth City Elementary Program Instructor's to provide supervision for elementary school-age youth and the implementation of Youth City program goals.
About the PositionThis 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.
About the TeamWe are hiring staff to work at all seven school-age locations. Teams of Instructors report to a full-time Senior Community Programs Manager who oversees each location.
Work ScheduleThis 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$18.00/hr.
IMPORTANTEarly application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.
Key Responsibilities- 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 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 Program 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. 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.
Part‑time
DepartmentCommunity and Neighborhoods
Full Time/Part TimePart time
Scheduled Hours20
Additional InformationOffers 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 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.
Health & Wellness- 95% City‑paid medical insurance
- Dental, vision, life insurance
- HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution)
- Wellness clinic for employees & families
- Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)
- Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))
- Discounted pet insurance, legal services and more
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