Classroom Assistant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please provide a cover letter telling us why you hope to work at the Natural History Museum of Utah and what skills you’ll bring to our programming.

Open Date: 03/02/2026

Requisition Number: PRN
16812N

Job Title:

Classroom Assistant (Youth & Family Programs Assistant)

Career Progression Track: A

FLSA Code:
Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code:
No

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week: 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift: Variable

Work Schedule

Summary:

• June – August: ~30 hours/week (Monday – Friday) primarily weekdays with occasional weekend (advanced notice). Staff training during the first full week of June (mandatory). Camp weeks Monday‑Thursday, approx 7:45 am‑4:45 pm. Fridays: one‑hour morning meeting.
• September – May: up to 20 hours/week (Friday‑Sunday) primarily weekends with occasional Friday afternoons or evenings. Not every weekend is required.
• Schedules may shift slightly depending on program needs.

VP Area:
Academic Affairs

Department: 00018 – Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper

Location:

Campus, City:
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment:
External Posting

Pay Rate Range: $15.00 – $16.50

Close Date: 04/15/2026

Priority Review Date:
Note – Posting may close at any time

Join a team where curiosity, creativity, and fun collide. Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child while working with a professional, dynamic, diverse, and creative team? Want to build skills, make new friends, and gain real job experience? At the Natural History Museum of Utah, you’ll work with a supportive team dedicated to inspiring curiosity about science and the natural world.

Whether it’s leading hands‑on activities, engaging young learners, or working behind the scenes, you’ll play a key role in creating unforgettable experiences.

This is an entry‑level position with responsibilities that shift throughout the year.

• June–August:
  Support summer camp by helping with set‑up, clean‑up, supply prep, and assisting with activities—including leading part of the program.
• September–May:
  Assist with other programs such as birthday parties, youth classes, late nights, and museum sleepovers.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure every program is fun, engaging, and packed with high‑quality learning experiences.
• Set up and facilitate hands‑on science experiments, creative projects, and exciting activities that spark curiosity in young learners.
• Assist with program logistics, from organizing materials to ensuring seamless transitions between activities.
• Maintain clean and inspiring spaces for the next adventure.
• Supervise participants, ensuring safety, engagement, and a positive experience.
• Provide friendly, helpful customer service.
• Be flexible and ready to assist with other programming needs as they arise.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and self‑motivated individuals who enjoy working with children, thrive in a team environment, and are eager to learn and grow.

This is an entry‑level position. Training will be provided.

• Demonstrated interest in child development and guidance.
• Willingness to take direction from the assigned teacher.
• Willingness to obtain a food handlers permit, TB test, BCI background check, and first aid training.
• Demonstrated human‑relation and effective human‑relations skills.

• Experience with Young Explorers – worked with kids in camps, classrooms, museums, or informal learning spaces.
• Reliable & organized – shows up on time, ready to go, with everything in order.
• Fantastic communicator – can give directions, answer questions, and lead activities.
• Energetic & self‑motivated – brings enthusiasm, takes initiative, and dives in.
• Passionate about STEAM & nature – broad knowledge or strong curiosity to learn.
• Customer‑service professional – friendly, approachable, ensures a positive experience.
• Spanish speakers (or proficiency in another language) – highly valued.

Please provide a cover letter telling us why you hope to work at the Natural History Museum of Utah and what skills you’ll bring to our programming.

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