Summer Learning AmeriCorps VISTA (Provo)

AmeriCorps Summer Associate Program

Serve your community this summer through AmeriCorps and gain hands-on experience in nonprofit leadership, community outreach, and program support.

This 10-week, full-time service opportunity is designed for individuals who are passionate about making a difference while building valuable professional skills.

Program Description: UW Community Centers Summer Learning

· The Summer Learning Program is important because research reveals that children from all backgrounds tend to progress equally in school, but over summer, higher income children continue improving while low-income children flat line or fall behind. This program plays a highly impactful role in the lives of at-risk kids in Utah County by preventing summer learning loss and helping them advance in both academic and social/emotional abilities.

· We will hold one session (morning) of Summer Learning for four continuous weeks during July 2026, for children grades 2-7. We will offer reading and math classes, taught by certified teachers, with one aid who is working toward an education degree in each class. We will also offer a social/emotional class, based on a state-endorsed curriculum and taught by certified teachers and interns; STEM activities; and weekly field trips/days, directly related to the week’s STEM focus. Children will receive a free, healthy lunch and snacks daily.

Position Description and Responsibilities:

The Summer Learning VISTA will be working closely with and supervised by our Summer Learning Program Coordinator. There will be two SL VISTAS at each location and will be working in teams with the following responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate with the Summer Learning Program Coordinator to plan STEM activities

· Plan and design four weeks of STEM curriculum: activities/classes. Including researching and selecting a weekly theme (such as renewable energy, air, gas, or lift and flight).

· Deliver STEM lessons and activities for your designated week (M-Th)

· Leading a culminating hands-on activity on Friday connected to the weekly theme

· Ordering and preparing necessary supplies and materials

· Preparing student handouts and family activity sheets

Assist teachers in the classroom and on field trips

· Planning and coordinating field trips (every Friday)

· SL VISTAS and student aides will be assigned a group of students to work with throughout the entire Summer Learning program; he/she will get to know the students, help with academics, and social/emotional activities, assist teachers in the classroom and oversee the children during the field trips

· Prepare home activities that are fun and inviting for the whole family. These will be developed in coordination with our teachers.

· Work one on one with children with behavioral/emotional struggles

· Help with planning, preparing and executing weekly field trips/field days

· Work with a team to plan, organize, and deliver an end-of-summer carnival

Site Operations & Logistics

· Prepare center prior to program launch (setup, materials, organization)

· Oversee daily setup, cleanup, and facility readiness

· Manage inventory, supplies, and end-of-program restoration

· Ensure all materials are documented and stored for future use

· Inventory all supplies and restores centers prior to Summer Program conditions.

· Assist in supervision during recess activities. Prepare fun games and activities to share at recess. Also, indoor games for kids that prefer to stay inside for a day.

· Assist with daily food distribution and clean up (food handler's permit is required)

· Oversee student aides and work as a team to clean up centers and prepare for the next day of summer learning

· Support the planning and execution of parents informational and greeting sessions

· Help gather pictures, create program folder and distribution of end of program survey

· Support SL coordinator with everything that is required to have a successful SL program

Minimum Requirements:

• Spanish speaking preferable

• Passion to help families and children

• Experience working with children (preferred)

• Leadership experience (preferred)

• Teaching experience (preferred)

• Ability to participate in collaborative teamwork among staff, interns and other volunteers

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Willing to take initiatives on projects

• Must be at least 18 years old and graduated from high school

• Great organizational skills and attention to detail

Compensation & Benefits

· $2,000 per month living allowance

· Choice of:

· Segal AmeriCorps Education Award – $1,565
(for repaying qualified student loans and paying current educational expenses at eligible institutions), OR

· $345 end-of-term cash stipend

Work Schedule:

June 1- June 29: Full-Time Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:30 pm

June 30- July 31: Full-Time Monday – Friday 7:45 am – 4:00 pm

August 3-7: Full-Time Monday – Friday 9:00-5:30 pm

Email resume and cover letter to: laurab@unitedwayuc.org

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $2,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,000