Are you passionate about STEM and excited at the opportunity 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!

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Note: Utah Tech University students are preferred.

Application Close Date: March 2

PA Application

Are you a natural leader with a passion for STEM education? Join our summer STEM camp as the Lead Program Assistant, where you will mentor and guide a team of Program Assistants as they engage and inspire middle school students through hands-on learning and exploration.

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Note: Utah Tech University students and experience with UT PREP are preferred.

Application Close Date: March 2

LPA Application

Do you have a passion for technology and middle-school STEM education? Do you have experience in robotics, computer programming, and/or 3-D printing? If yes, join our team as a Technology Integrationist/Teacher Assistant and inspire hands-on learning by bringing innovative tools into our PREP classrooms.

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Note: Utah Tech University students are preferred.

Application Close Date: March 2

TA Application

Are you passionate about helping students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills? Join our team as a Logic Teacher and inspire middle-school students to think analytically, reason effectively, and approach challenges with confidence through engaging and interactive lessons.

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Notes
o The following declared majors from Utah Tech are preferred: Math, Applied and Computational Math, Math Education, and Computer Science
o Required: B grade or better in MATH 2200 and a recommendation from a Math faculty member.

Application Close Date: March 9

Logic Teacher Application

Are you passionate about helping students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills? Join our team as an Algebraic Structures teacher and inspire middle-school students to think analytically, reason effectively, and approach challenges with confidence through engaging and interactive lessons.

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Notes:
o The following declared majors from Utah Tech are preferred: Math, Applied and Computational Math, Math Education, and Computer Science
o Required: B grade or better in MATH 2200 and MATH 3200 and a recommendation from a Math faculty member.

Application Close Date: March 9

Algebraic Structures Teacher Application

Are you excited about sharing the power of technology and innovation with students? Join our team as a Computer Science Instructor and inspire the next generation of thinkers and creators through hands-on learning in coding and programming.

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Notes:
o Utah Tech Computer Science majors are preferred
o Required: B grade or better in CS 1400 and CS 1410 and a recommendation from a Computer Science faculty member.

Application Close Date: March 9

Computer Science Teacher Application

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students learn problem-solving approaches to investigate and understand mathematical content, formulate problems, develop and apply a variety of strategies to solve problems, verify and interpret results, generalize solutions and strategies to new problem situations , and acquire confidence in using mathematics meaningfully.

TIME COMMITMENT:
Instructors must be available, in person, for the full six (6) weeks of program operation and the training days.
• Trainings: May 27 and June 2, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
• Program Dates: June 9 – July 17, Monday – Thursday (excluding June 16, July 3 & 4).
o Instructors teach two 60-minute class Monday through Thursday, for a total of approximately 8 hours per week.
 PS I Class times: 11:05-12:05 p.m. and 12:50 – 1:50 p.m.
• Accompanying tutoring, lesson prep, and grading as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and execute lesson plans from a set of PREP curriculum and in accordance with UT PREP core curriculum objectives and philosophy. Courses are meant to be hands-on, challenging, engaging, enjoyable, and innovative.
o Curriculum and instructional materials for all classes will be provided to the teaching staff. Instructors are encouraged to use their expertise to enhance these materials, bringing in new and fresh ideas from their own classrooms.
o Class time should include both instruction and work time. Enough time should be given in class for students to complete all coursework. However, should students not take advantage of this time then coursework would need to be completed at home as homework.
• Prepare and grade quizzes, tests, final examinations and other assessment instruments based on PREP curriculum.
• Record grades in Canvas on a timely basis.
• Work with UT PREP Program Assistants (mentors) daily to develop and coordinate lesson plans, materials, and educational support for students who are struggling.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid Utah teaching license and at least 1 year of teaching experience
o Mathematics Endorsement and experience teaching secondary math courses (preferred)
• Industry experience preferred but not required
• Independently motivated and excited about innovative physics education

CONTRACT:
• Compensation of $2,000-2,200 (based on experience and qualifications) for all required course execution including, but not limited to, 42 hours of course instruction, training, course prep, and grading.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
• The priority application date is March 9, 2025. Applications received after this date will only be considered if the position is unfilled.

Teacher Application

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Continuing from the Year 1 Problem Solving class, students learn advanced problem-solving approaches to investigate and understand mathematical content, formulate problems, develop and apply a variety of strategies to solve problems, verify and interpret results, generalize solutions and strategies to new problem situations , and acquire confidence in using mathematics meaningfully.

TIME COMMITMENT:
Instructors must be available, in person, for the full six (6) weeks of program operation and the training days.
• Trainings: May 27 and June 2, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
• Program Dates: June 9 – July 17, Monday – Thursday (excluding June 16, July 3 & 4).
o Instructors teach two 60-minute class Monday through Thursday, for a total of approximately 8 hours per week.
 PS II Class times: 10:00-11:00 a.m. and 12:50 – 1:50 p.m.
• Accompanying tutoring, lesson prep, and grading as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and execute lesson plans from a set of PREP curriculum and in accordance with UT PREP core curriculum objectives and philosophy. Courses are meant to be hands-on, challenging, engaging, enjoyable, and innovative.
o Curriculum and instructional materials for all classes will be provided to the teaching staff. Instructors are encouraged to use their expertise to enhance these materials, bringing in new and fresh ideas from their own classrooms.
o Class time should include both instruction and work time. Enough time should be given in class for students to complete all coursework. However, should students not take advantage of this time then coursework would need to be completed at home as homework.
• Prepare and grade quizzes, tests, final examinations and other assessment instruments based on PREP curriculum.
• Record grades in Canvas on a timely basis.
• Work with UT PREP Program Assistants (mentors) daily to develop and coordinate lesson plans, materials, and educational support for students who are struggling.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid Utah teaching license and at least 1 year of teaching experience
o Mathematics Endorsement and experience teaching secondary math courses (preferred)
• Industry experience preferred but not required
• Independently motivated and excited about innovative physics education

CONTRACT:
• Compensation of $2,000-2,200 (based on experience and qualifications) for all required course execution including, but not limited to, 42 hours of course instruction, training, course prep, and grading.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
• The priority application date is March 9, 2025. Applications received after this date will only be considered if the position is unfilled.

Teacher Application

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students learn about mechanics, units and physical quantities, equilibrium of a particle, motion of a straight line, Newton’s Second Law, motion in a plane, work and energy, inertia and momentum, electricity and magnetism, Coulomb’s Law, electric fields, potential, direct current circuits, magnetic fields, and capacitors in series and parallel.

TIME COMMITMENT:
Instructors must be available, in person, for the full six (6) weeks of program operation and the training days.
• Trainings: May 27 and June 2, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
• Program Dates: June 9 – July 17, Monday – Thursday (excluding June 16, July 3 & 4).
o Instructors teach two 60-minute class Monday through Thursday, for a total of approximately 8 hours per week.
 Physics Class times: 11:05-12:05 p.m. and 12:50 – 1:50 p.m.
• Accompanying tutoring, lesson prep, and grading as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and execute lesson plans from a set of PREP curriculum and in accordance with UT PREP core curriculum objectives and philosophy. Courses are meant to be hands-on, challenging, engaging, enjoyable, and innovative.
o Curriculum and instructional materials for all classes will be provided to the teaching staff. Instructors are encouraged to use their expertise to enhance these materials, bringing in new and fresh ideas from their own classrooms.
o Class time should include both instruction and work time. Enough time should be given in class for students to complete all coursework. However, should students not take advantage of this time then coursework would need to be completed at home as homework.
• Prepare and grade quizzes, tests, final examinations and other assessment instruments based on PREP curriculum.
• Record grades in Canvas on a timely basis.
• Work with UT PREP Program Assistants (mentors) daily to develop and coordinate lesson plans, materials, and educational support for students who are struggling.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid Utah teaching license and at least 1 year of teaching experience
o Physics Endorsement and experience teaching secondary physics courses (preferred)
• Industry experience preferred but not required
• Independently motivated and excited about innovative physics education

CONTRACT:
• Compensation of $2,000-2,200 (based on experience and qualifications) for all required course execution including, but not limited to, 42 hours of course instruction, training, course prep, and grading.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
• The priority application date is March 9, 2025. Applications received after this date will only be considered if the position is unfilled.

Teacher Application

Tech Innovations is a brand-new course that will include 3-D modeling, robotics, and design. Students will use 3-D printers and Hummingbird robotics kits to develop technological solutions to relevant problems. At the end of the summer, each student will be expected to present a prototype of their new invention and describe how it can be used to solve a real-life problem.

TIME COMMITMENT:
• A course schedule, outline, and detailed lesson plans must be completed and submitted to the UT PREP Director by May 12, 2025.
• Instructors must be available, in person, for the full six (6) weeks of program operation and the training days.
o Training Dates: May 27 and June 2, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
o Program Dates: June 9 – July 17, Monday – Thursday (excluding June 16 and July 4).
 Instructors teach two 60-minute class Monday through Thursday, for a total of approximately 8 hours per week.
 Tech Innovations Class Times: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 11:05-12:05 p.m.
 Accompanying tutoring, lesson prep, and grading as needed.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and teach a comprehensive 22-day course outline for Tech Innovations, incorporating 3-D modeling, robotics, design principles, and innovative thinking.
• Create detailed lesson plans that include objectives, instructional strategies, and assessments.
o Note: Class time should include both instruction and work time. Enough time should be given in class for students to complete all coursework. However, should students not take advantage of this time then coursework would need to be completed at home as homework.
• Develop, implement, and grade assessments, including a pre-test and post-test, to effectively evaluate and measure student learning.
• Design hands-on activities using 3-D printers and Hummingbird robotics kits to help students develop technological solutions to real-world problems.
• Integrate problem-solving and critical-thinking activities that align with 21st-century skills.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the course meets educational goals and student needs.
• Work with UT PREP Program Assistants (mentors) to develop and coordinate lesson plans, materials, and educational support for students who are struggling.
• Ensure grades are recorded in Canvas on a timely basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Required:
o Familiarity with 3-D printers, robotics platforms (e.g., Hummingbird robotics kits), and basic computer coding languages.
o Strong instructional design skills with a focus on active and experiential learning methodologies.
o Ability to develop engaging and innovative educational materials.
• Preferred:
o Valid Utah teaching license
o At least 1 year experience teaching STEM subjects or implementing technology in the classroom.
o At least 1 year experience in curriculum design, particularly in STEM or technology-related fields.
o .Independently motivated and excited about innovative STEM education

CONTRACT:
• Total compensation: $4,000
o A $1,700 stipend will be paid upon completion of the course curriculum, which includes a course outline, detailed lesson plans, and assessments.
o A salary of $2,300 will be paid in installments for all required course execution including, but not limited to, 42 hours of course instruction, training, course prep, and grading.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
• The priority application date is February 28, 2025. Applications received after this date will only be considered if the position is unfilled.

Teacher Application