"Woodworking Classroom Assistant"

Woodworking Classroom Assistant

Company:

Salt Lake Community College

Job Location:

Category:

Arts and Museum Administration

Type:

Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary: $17.00 Hourly

Location: Various SLCC locations, UT

Job Type: Part-Time Staff

Job Number: 202500625

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Disability Resource Center

Closing Date: 2/10/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The Woodworking Classroom Assistant provides in-class support to ensure access to course content and participation for a student in a woodworking environment. This role focuses on facilitating engagement without altering the fundamental components of the course or academic standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with notetaking during lectures and demonstrations.
• Describe surroundings and course content clearly and accurately to support comprehension.
• Provide guidance in using touch screens, controls, or other classroom equipment as needed.
• Offer assistance when course materials are presented in formats that are not independently accessible to the student.
• Deliver clear verbal warnings to alert the student of potential hazards in the woodworking environment.

Restrictions:
The Classroom Assistant will not:

• Participate in class discussions.
• Provide coaching or assistance on tests, quizzes, or graded assessments.
• Complete any portion of the student's assignments or projects.

Safety Expectations:

• Maintain awareness of all tools, machinery, and moving parts in the classroom.
• Communicate immediate hazards clearly and promptly (e.g., sharp tools, hot surfaces, moving equipment).
• Ensure that pathways and workspaces remain clear and safe for navigation.
• Follow all woodshop safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents to the instructor immediately.

Minimum qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear, concise descriptions.
• Comfort working in a woodworking environment and understanding of basic safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and uphold academic integrity.
• High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with woodworking tools, equipment, and shop safety procedures.
• Experience providing descriptive assistance or support in hands-on learning environments.
• Ability to anticipate and communicate potential hazards effectively.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.