Description:
SUU PREP is an academically intense, mathematics-based, summer enrichment program, designed to develop abstract reasoning and problem-solving skills. PREP identifies middle school students with the potential to become scientists or engineers and reinforces them in pursuit of these fields. The program is presented over the course of three summers. SUU PREP expects to serve 75 students for SUU PREP 2024. The program will include coursework, team projects, class presentations, activities, special events, and examinations.
SUU PREP 2024 will run on the following schedule
One Day Staff Training between May 28-31
Classes: June 3 - June 21, 2024
Break: June 24 - July 5, 2024
Classes: July 8 - 26, 2024
Responsibilities
Monitor, supervise and mentor a group of approximately 25 students with the following specific duties:
- Ensure the safety and appropriate behavior of program participants.
- Assist with hands-on experiences, lessons, and field trips.
- Attend classes and laboratories with students, be engaged in learning class material and actively help students during class time. (Cell phone use is not permitted while interacting with students.)
- Supervise lunch, providing educational support activities and tutoring.
- Serve as a mentor to students, encouraging the development of a commitment to educational achievement.
- Present lessons during Study Hour as needed.
- Engage with students during lunch/activities.
- Attend and contribute to any parent/student/teacher meetings as requested.
- Assist with drop off & pick up of students.
- Attend all staff meetings.
- Assist with planning, implementation, setting up and taking down of events.
- Work as a team along with all SUU PREP staff.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Commitment to and interest in assisting middle and high school students in their academic and personal growth.
- Currently enrolled in college with a 2.5 or better GPA.
- Ability to meet and interact with parents cordially and proficiently.
- Ability to work with attention to detail, maturity, professional demeanor, tact, diplomacy, and a sense of humor.
- Ability to use initiative, demonstrate dependability, and use time constructively.
- Prior experience working with adolescents (preferred).
- Prior supervisor experience (preferred).
- As this is a math-intensive educational program, preference is given to college STEM majors; previous PREP participants; education majors; and former PREP employees.
Skills:
- Help lead classroom discussions/activities.
- Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records.
- Ability to assess student work.
- Capable of maintaining control of student groups.