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Looking to make a real impact with middle school students? Join our team in Summer 2026 and help create an unforgettable experience of STEM learning and growth.

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2026 Openings

Program Assistant (UT Student 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!

Program 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 12 – July 23: Up to 40 hours per week.

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

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Youth Mental Health Navigator (UT Student 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 12 – July 23: Up to 40 hours per week.

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

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Teachers

We are currently looking to fill the following teacher positions:

  • Problem Solving II (WCSD teachers only)
  • Algebraic Structures (UT student preferred)
  • Problem Solving I (UT student preferred)
  • Engineering (UT student preferred)

Employment Dates: May 27 and June 8 – July 16

Click the APPLY link or e-mail Amanda Fa’onelua for more details.

 

UT Students can apply for the following jobs through Handshake:

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Assistant Director

This position has been filled.

 

UT PREP is hiring an Assistant Director to help lead our hands-on, STEM-focused summer program. If you’re organized, student-centered, and excited about making an impact, this role offers a chance to support staff, guide daily operations, and help create an unforgettable experience for high-achieving, middle-school students. Candidates with an education background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Anticipated Employment Dates:

  • February 1 – May 22: Hours vary and remote work is available.
  • May 26 – July 23: Up to 29 hours per week
    • See job listing for further details

Lead Innovation Assistant (AmeriCorps)

This position has been filled.

 

Are you a natural leader with a passion for STEM education? Join our summer STEM camp as the Lead Innovation Assistant! In this role, you will guide Program Assistants, support teachers with classroom technology and activities, and lead maker and hands-on student projects, while helping the Director and Assistant Director keep the program running smoothly.

*Must be a current student at Utah Tech University.

Anticipated Employment Dates:

  • February 1 – May 22: Hours vary, and remote work is available.
  • May 26 – July 23: Up to 40 hours per week
  • July 27 – August 9: TBD
    • See job listing for further details

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

 

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