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Company Name : Jordan PREP
Location : West Jordan, UT 84088
Position : Teaching Assistant, Jordan PREP

Job Description : Jordan PREP – Pre-Freshman Engineering Program is a free academically rigorous summer program to help students age 12-15 excel in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math subjects. PREP originated at the University of Texas, San Antonio in 1979 to help underrepresented students break down the barriers to pursuing careers in STEM. The program provides hands-on learning experiences, challenging coursework and homework, career awareness speakers, and weekly field trips.
Dates: June 6th-July 27th. (Excluding July 4th and July 25th)
Hours: Core hours are 7:45 am – 3:45 pm. M-F. (Friday field trip time vary)
Location: JATC (Jordan Academy for Technology) North Campus, SLCC Jordan
Campus, 9301 S Wights Fort Rd, West Jordan, UT.
Compensation: 300 hours: $3,000 stipend + $1,342.88 education award = $4,342.88 total. Position is provided through the AmeriCorps program.
As an AmeriCorps member, you will receive a $3,000 stipend for your service and in addition, a $1,342.86 education award (after you successfully complete your term).

Gain STEM experience. Develop professional skills. Test out Education.
Assist instructors and program students.
Tutor students in STEM subjects and concepts.
Grade and provide feedback of student work and assessments and maintain student work records.
Create contacts and exposure while building your network
Weekly career speakers and chaperoning students on Friday Fieldtrips to companies and STEM enrichment opportunities provide motivation, inspiration and future contacts.
Apply your knowledge in a hands-on way
Assist students with math, logic, engineering, physics, computer science, technical writing, resume and business plan development, interviewing skills and capstone projects while strengthening your own skills and analytical abilities.
Work with staff in planning, preparing and coordinating special activities and events.
Make an impact while building confidence.
Help students develop their work ethic, resilience and analytical abilities giving them the confidence to pursue STEM careers.
Serve as an example and mentor to program students in your charge.

NOTE: This is not an hourly position. However, by completing the 300 minimum hours and qualifying for the education award, your total compensation for completing the summer program is equivalent to an hourly rate of $14.47.
The $3,000 stipend will be split up and paid on a bi-weekly (every two weeks) basis during your term of service. The education award is made available following the successful completion of your term of service.
The education award is sent to your school of choice and can then be used to pay for education expenses (student loans, tuition, or other education-related expenses). Many schools will allow you to withdraw the funds as needed (similar to scholarship or other granted funds). You can apply for the education award immediately or wait for up to seven years following your term completion. While serving as an AmeriCorps member, you are also eligible to have your student loans deferred (by request).
The individual selected for this position will serve as an AmeriCorps member. AmeriCorps is a national service opportunity, not just a regular job. This is a great opportunity to add service and hands-on teaching experience to your resume! This is an especially great opportunity for someone who is pursuing an education or STEM-related career.
Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be a United States citizen or permanent resident
Have a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher
Desire to major within the field of Mathematics, Science, Engineering,Secondary Education, Computer Science or other related STEM major.

If you have questions or need additional information contact Stacy Pierce at stacy.pierce @ jordandistrict.org. To apply please email your resume.
Equal Opportunity
Jordan PREP and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County are committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Club does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race; color; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions; age; religion; national origin; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; veteran status; or other protected status. No form of unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment, will be condoned. Reasonable accommodation can be made for interviews and services for those with a disability.
Additional keywords: teacher, instructor, student, assistant, elementary, educator, classroom, aid, intern, internship
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship
Pay: $14.48 per hour
Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

Are you a US Citizen or a Permanent Legal Resident of the United States?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

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