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2027 Openings

STEM Student Assistant Coordinator (AmeriCorps Position)

Are you a natural leader with a passion for STEM education? Join UT PREP as the STEM Student Assistant Coordinator!

In this role, you will guide and support a team of STEM student assistants, assist teachers with classroom technology and activities, lead hands-on maker projects, and work closely with the Director and Assistant Director to ensure a successful and engaging summer experience for students.

*Must be a current student at Utah Tech University.

Employment Dates:

  • February 16 – May 31: Part-time, 5-10 hours per week
  • June 1 – July 23: Full time, 35-40 hours per week
  • July 26 – Aug 6: Part-time, as needed

This is an AmeriCorps position with a minimum 450-hour service requirement.

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*Note: This is a seasonal position.

**The application period for this position will be November 10, 2026 – January 12, 2027.  Interviews will be held during the second week of January.

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Mental Health Student Assistant Coordinator (AmeriCorps Position)

Are you a natural leader with a passion for student well-being and mental health? Join UT PREP as the Mental Health Student Assistant Coordinator!

In this role, you will guide and support a team of Mental Health Student Assistants, help plan and prepare engaging mental health sessions, and support teachers and student assistants with positive behavior management strategies. You will also help foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where students can build social-emotional skills, develop healthy coping strategies, and thrive. Working closely with the Director and Assistant Director, you will help ensure a positive and successful summer experience for all students.

*Must be a current student at Utah Tech University.

Employment Dates:

  • February 16 – May 31: Part-time, 5-10 hours per week
  • June 1 – July 23: Full time, 35-40 hours per week
  • July 26 – Aug 6: Part-time, as needed

This is an AmeriCorps position with a minimum 450-hour service requirement.

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*Note: This is a seasonal position.

**The application period for this position will be November 10, 2026 – January 12, 2027.  Interviews will be held during the second week of January.

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STEM Student Assistant (AmeriCorps Position)

Are you passionate about STEM and excited to mentor high-achieving middle school students in an innovative and engaging environment? If so, the Program Assistant position is the perfect fit for you!

Student Assistants mentor and supervise a group of 20–25 middle school students, supporting their safety, learning, and daily activities throughout the program. They actively assist in classrooms, help teachers with instruction and grading, and contribute to program operations.

*Must be a current student at Utah Tech University.

Employment Dates: May 10 – July 30: Up to 40 hours per week.

This is an AmeriCorps position with a minimum 300-hour service requirement. 

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*Note: These are seasonal positions.

**The application period for this position will be January 5 – February 28, 2027.  Interviews will be held during the first week of March. 

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Mental Health Student Assistant (AmeriCorps Position)

Are you interested in supporting middle school students as they navigate behavior and social-emotional needs within a structured educational setting? If so, the Youth Mental Health Navigator position may be a great fit for you!

(A degree in counseling is NOT required.)

Youth Mental Health Navigators mentor and co-supervise a group of 20–25 middle school students, supporting their safety, learning, and daily activities throughout the program. They actively assist in and outside of classrooms, providing non-clinical interventions and activities that support student well-being and social-emotional growth.

*Must be a current student at Utah Tech University.

We are looking for UT students who have an interest in mentoring youth and/or pursuing counseling careers. This is a great way to get experience before entering the counseling field!

 

Employment Dates: May 10 – July 30: Up to 40 hours per week.

This is an AmeriCorps position with a minimum 300-hour service requirement. 

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*Note: These are seasonal positions.

**The application period for this position will be January 5 – February 28, 2027.  Interviews will be held during the first week of March. 

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Teachers

For PREP 2027, we will be looking to fill the following teacher positions:

  • Problem Solving I & Problem Solving II (1 section of each)
  • Logic & Algebraic Structures (1 section of each)
  • Engineering & Physics (1 section of each)
  • Computer Science (2 sections)
  • Tech Innovations (2 sections)
  • Probability & Statistics (2 sections)

Employment Dates: June 1 – July 22

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*Note: These are seasonal positions.

**The application period for these positions will be January 19 – March 19, 2027, or until filled.

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Contact

See the UT PREP Homepage for more information about our program.

Amanda Fa'onelua

Director of Utah Tech PREP Mathematics Quantitative Literacy Completion

Email: amanda.faonelua@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-879-4775

Office: SNOW 114b