After School Program Assistant

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title After School Program Assistant Requisition Number H02042P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week 12.5 Months per year 9 Alternate work schedule

Monday-Thursday 3:00-5:30, Friday 1:00-3:30

Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $12.00 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function

Student Supervision

• Assist in supervising students during after-school programming.
• Support safe transitions between activities.
• Monitor students during indoor and outdoor play.
• Assist with student check-in and dismissal procedures.
• Help maintain accurate attendance records.

Academic Support

• Work with individual students and small groups during homework and reading time.
• Encourage positive learning habits and participation.
• Assist students with age-appropriate academic activities.
• Support literacy, math, and enrichment activities as directed by the Program Coordinator.

Activity Support

• Assist with preparation and facilitation of enrichment activities including:

• Arts and crafts

• STEM activities

• Literacy games

• Outdoor recreation

• Physical activities

• Cooperative games

• Creative projects

• Help set up and clean up materials before and after activities.

Behavior and Social-Emotional Support

Model positive behavior and respectful communication.

• Encourage kindness, inclusion, and cooperation among students.
• Reinforce school expectations and routines.
• Support students in resolving minor conflicts appropriately.
• Refer behavioral concerns to the Program Coordinator or supervising staff member.

Program Operations

• Assist with snack distribution and clean-up.
• Organize supplies and learning materials.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and welcoming environment.
• Support inventory and preparation of program materials.
• Report safety concerns or incidents immediately to supervising staff.

Required Qualifications

• Current Weber State University student eligible for employment through the 50/50 Student Employment Program.
• Ability to work effectively with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and responsible.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Major in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child and Family Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Recreation, or related field.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Interest in education or youth development.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Background Check? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 07/07/2026 Review Date 07/09/2026 Job Close Date 08/07/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28747 Notes to Applicant

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to have close visual acuity to inspect small defects, small parts at distances close to the eye., Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection). The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

Supplemental Questions

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• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• jobs.weber.edu
• KSL
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• Higher Ed Jobs
• Agency Referral
• Personal Referral
• Internal Job Posting
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• Other web advertisement
• Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• List of References with Contact Info
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents