Wanted: Elementary Activities Aide/Life Skills Teacher

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding part time job helping kids have fun and develop skills that will help them thrive in life? If so, this job will be a great fit!  We are looking for someone to fill this role for the 2026-2027 school year. 

We are seeking an engaging and reliable after school activities aide/life skills teacher to lead the "Power Hour" portion of our program, and then help the other activity leaders facilitate their planned activities for the 2026-2027 school year. 

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working and playing with children, has a passion teaching kids about mindset, social-emotional skills, and more (see below). 

Whether you're a current college student, a retired caretaker, a classroom teacher, or a grandparent — if you feel like you can turn life skills into fun and engaging activities kids love, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for someone who can get down on a kid's level, meet them where they are, and help them grow and develop in positive ways. This is not a lecture-style role. The best sessions look more like guided exploration and collaboration than a classroom lesson — kids asking questions, trying things out, and figuring it out together.

The after school program goes from 2:15 - 4:30. We need you from 2:00pm - 5:00pm.

Each day you will arrive at 2:00pm at the Trailside gym (where the after school program takes place) and prepare your activity setup for the program that begins at 2:15 (If you need to come earlier we can arrange that). 

You will be the leader of a group up to 15 kids. The first hour you will be in charge of setting up the unwind activity stations, taking attendance, administering the after school snack, playing with the kids, and leading a short life skills activity/workshop. After your workshop, the kids will go to their Activity club which starts at 3:15; during which you will act as co-activity leader and run the activity that has been prepared and directed by the club activity leader. 

If there are more than 15 kids registered for the session, they will be split in to two groups. You will be over one group, and your activity leader will be over the other group. You will be responsible to lead the activities that have been planned by the club activity leader.

At the end of the session you will help ensure that the kids have a ride home or are accounted for, then help with any cleanup in the gym as needed. With any time left, staff will do a recap and collaborate as needed. 

During the week, you will choose a day and time that works for you to prepare your activities and materials for the following week. We will compensate you for 2-3 hours of prep time per week and purchase materials requested. 

• Needed on site 2-3 days per week from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 
  • Either M,W,F or T, Th (or all 5 days if you want the hours). 
• + Additional 2-3 paid prep hours per week (scheduled on your own time)

• Work within a budget, prepare materials and activities for each session you are over
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment
• Supervise students and ensure safety at all times
• Adapt activities to different age groups and skill levels
• Communicate with program coordinator as needed
• Work with a co activity lead in implementing activities
• Help with cleanup after session
• You will be leading a group of up to 15 kids and must be able to tailor the activities to match the students capabilities. Looking for someone who is perceptive and able to help guide kids through activities and manage a group.

• Emotional identification and regulation: naming feelings, calming strategies, coping skills, and how to ask for help.
• Self-control and focus: waiting, following directions, staying on task, and managing distractions.
• Communication skills: listening, taking turns speaking, using kind words, and expressing needs clearly.
• Empathy and perspective-taking: understanding how others feel, noticing body language, and responding kindly.
• Friendship and relationship skills: sharing, teamwork, conflict resolution, and including others.
• Problem-solving: thinking through choices, trying strategies, and learning from mistakes.
• Resilience and perseverance: handling frustration, bouncing back, and keeping going when something is hard.
• Responsibility: completing tasks, caring for materials, and following through on commitments.
• Time management and routines: using schedules, transitions, checklists, and planning ahead.
• Independence/self-help skills: organizing belongings, packing up, tying shoes, cleaning up, and managing personal items
• Decision-making: making safe, thoughtful choices and understanding consequences
• Basic hygiene and self-care: handwashing, personal cleanliness, and healthy habits
• Money basics: understanding saving, spending, and making simple choices with money
• Safety skills: stranger safety, emergency awareness, and safe behavior in group settings
• Helping skills/community care: kindness, service, gratitude, and contributing to a group.

• Enough familiarity and competency teaching life skills topics (listed above) to plan quality workshops and activities
• Experience working with children (teaching, tutoring, camps, or similar)
• Passion or background in relevant fields
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage a small group independently
• Creative, energetic, and dependable

• Hourly pay for 8 - 12 hours per week
• Hourly rate will be competitive with market rates and based on your experience/ expertise
• Paid prep time included (2–3 hours weekly)

• The after school program will take place in the gym at Trailside Elementary in Vineyard, UT.  

• Positive and encouraging attitude 
• Energetic and fun
• Reliable and punctual
• Of good moral character (will be a model for kids)
• Can do attitude.
• Collaborative and receptive to feedback
• Adaptable
• Creative, articulate
• Ability to plan and implement activities with high competency

Many parents in Vineyard are deeply in need of a quality after school program at Trailside and/or eager for opportunities for their kids to make friends, move more, create and learn. You will play a major part in starting this newly inaugurated program and will directly impacting the lives of kids through your talents, passion, and care. 

Kids wants to be seen, supported, and have fun! Adults want their kids to thrive, and you get to help them do both! Come work with a group of other inspiring adults full of uplifting energy, all striving to create something meaningful together for these kids and their families. We know that how kids end the school day, is the energy they bring home. Your impact here will have far reaching effects on families. 

• Great opportunity to build your resume working with kids in a teaching/mentor capacity. 
• Use your passion to help kids thrive
• Make a meaningful impact in the Vineyard community

• To apply, please fill out this google form and attach your resume at the end including relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you!  Interviews will begin end of July. We hope to have all our roles hired by August and begin the program when school begins. We will follow the Alpine School District calendar.