Classroom Assistant
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 15, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
03/14/2024
Requisition Number
PRN14630N
Job Title
Classroom Assistant
Working Title
Youth Coach
Job Grade
A
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
20
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
· Day shift—10:00 am to 7:30 pm
· Split shift—7:00 pm to 11:00 pm,
and 7:00 am to 11:00 am on the following morning*
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
02230 - Campus K-12 Programs
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
17.00 - 20.00
Close Date
Job Summary
The Summer Youth Coach is a critical position within First Star. Youth Coaches are mentors, supporters, role models and teachers to the First Star scholars. They supervise youth during all activities, provide academic support, develop, coordinate and implement life skills, self-advocacy and social justice curriculums. Youth Coaches also practice restorative justice with youth, remain on call for behavior management needs, and practice boundary-setting with students. To learn more about the First Star national nonprofit, visit firststar.org; for more about the University of Utah First Star Academy, visit firststar.utah.edu.
This is an entry-level position. Training will be provided. Applicant must be demonstrating an openness to comprehend various perspectives on (a)genders, (a)sexualities, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and social justice issues; exhibiting a strong commitment to hard work and a willingness to put in both anticipated and unforeseen hours to ensure the Summer Academy's success.
Responsibilities
*Some staff may have the opportunity to sleep in the dormitories during the course of camp. Rooming and meals will be provided for those interested parties, but space is limited and largely on a first-come basis.
This is an entry-level position. Training will be provided. Must demonstrate an interest in learning about child development and guidance; a willingness to take direction from the assigned teacher; willing to obtain a food handlers permit, TB test, Bureau of Criminal Investigation ( BCI) background check, first aid training are required. Demonstrated human relation and effective human relations skills are also required.
Preferences
This is a seasonal, temporary, non-benefited position that can be used for positions six months or less. Seasonal work generally means work that by its very nature can only be performed during certain times of the year.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
03/14/2024
Requisition Number
PRN14630N
Job Title
Classroom Assistant
Working Title
Youth Coach
Job Grade
A
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
20
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
· Day shift—10:00 am to 7:30 pm
· Split shift—7:00 pm to 11:00 pm,
and 7:00 am to 11:00 am on the following morning*
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
02230 - Campus K-12 Programs
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
17.00 - 20.00
Close Date
Job Summary
The Summer Youth Coach is a critical position within First Star. Youth Coaches are mentors, supporters, role models and teachers to the First Star scholars. They supervise youth during all activities, provide academic support, develop, coordinate and implement life skills, self-advocacy and social justice curriculums. Youth Coaches also practice restorative justice with youth, remain on call for behavior management needs, and practice boundary-setting with students. To learn more about the First Star national nonprofit, visit firststar.org; for more about the University of Utah First Star Academy, visit firststar.utah.edu.
This is an entry-level position. Training will be provided. Applicant must be demonstrating an openness to comprehend various perspectives on (a)genders, (a)sexualities, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and social justice issues; exhibiting a strong commitment to hard work and a willingness to put in both anticipated and unforeseen hours to ensure the Summer Academy's success.
- Summer Training: Tuesday, June 4th – Tuesday, June 18th
- Summer Academy: Sunday, June 23rd – Friday, July 19th
- Group and Individual Debriefing: Tuesday, July 23rd – Friday, July 26th
- During Summer Academy, Youth Coaches will work approximately 40 hours per week distributed across the 7 days of the week.
Responsibilities
*Some staff may have the opportunity to sleep in the dormitories during the course of camp. Rooming and meals will be provided for those interested parties, but space is limited and largely on a first-come basis.
- Responsibilities Restorative Justice Behavior Management
- During Summer Academy, work with a team to use restorative justice practices to process and resolve student conflict, turn conflict into learning opportunities, and create trust and community
- Assist students in identifying, communicating and managing emotions
- Reliably on-call for behavior management needs
- While on shift, supervise students at all times
- Steadfastly and compassionately hold boundaries
- Curriculum Implementation
- Implement life skills and self-advocacy curriculums that form part of the program and are integrated into daily life
- Contribute to food and meal design, RA duties, student committees, special event planning, or weekend activity design as determined during staff training
- Build rapport with youth while modeling appropriate behavior, including cleanliness, punctuality, language choice, and humor, and promoting positive decision-making
- Prepare for and actively participate in staff training, meetings, and supervisory conferences
- Maintain positive relationships with Academy staff, university staff and the youths' caregivers and social workers
This is an entry-level position. Training will be provided. Must demonstrate an interest in learning about child development and guidance; a willingness to take direction from the assigned teacher; willing to obtain a food handlers permit, TB test, Bureau of Criminal Investigation ( BCI) background check, first aid training are required. Demonstrated human relation and effective human relations skills are also required.
Preferences
- Experience with social work either with the foster care system or in an adjacent field.
- Direct experience in working with foster youth.
- Previous experience in educational, therapeutic, wilderness, camp or other settings wit a group of high school or middle school student
This is a seasonal, temporary, non-benefited position that can be used for positions six months or less. Seasonal work generally means work that by its very nature can only be performed during certain times of the year.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Resume
- List of References
- Cover Letter
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
