Overview
The San Juan County Office of Utah State University Extension is seeking individuals to work as after-school educator staff at Blanding 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Work effectively with youth, families, and school personnel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-starter, good with follow-through and follow-up
- Ability to work with little supervision
- Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with youth
- Past experience in the 4-H Program as a youth, volunteer, or 4-H staff.
- Skills related to STEM.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
$17/hour
ADA
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).
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.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. 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.
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 a reasonable accommodation 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 [email protected].
*updated 07/2026
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In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.
The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Civil Rights & Title IX Office
Old Main Room 405
1475 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322
[email protected]
(435) 797-1266
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:
U.S. Department of Education
Denver Regional Office
303-844-5695| [email protected]
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
800-421-3481 | [email protected]
*updated 08/2026
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