Summer Learning Program Coordinator (Payson)

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 two sessions per day (morning and afternoon) 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 student aide 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 coordinator will be working closely with and supervising our Summer Learning Program, including direct supervision of two Summer Learning VISTAS, three student aides, up to 15 teen mentors and any additional volunteers including parents that may be volunteering. The coordinator will provide daily guidance, coaching, and accountability
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate with the SL VISTAS and student aides to plan the following:

STEM Activities

• Oversee the SL VISTAS as they plan and prepare STEM lessons and activities, including research, choosing and preparing curriculum, ordering supplies and printing handouts for the designated week (four days of curriculum around a common theme (such as renewable energy, air, gas, lift and flight, and a culminating activity on Friday. etc.).
• Prepare SL VISTAS and student aides to teach the curriculum, for a four-day week and then culminating activity on Friday that aligns with the weekly theme
• Help them in ordering and preparing supplies and preparing handouts and family activity sheets
  
  

Field Trips

• Coordinate the field trips for all four Fridays. Your supervisor will have done some of the prep work prior to June, but during the month of June you will be confirming place, time, contact, transportation and will be assigning a group of students to each intern and volunteer to support during the field trip
• Oversee all workings of the field trips with the help of the SL VISTAS to help in all aspects of 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 (create a system for the parents to volunteer with daily cleaning around the center)
• Manage inventory, supplies, and end-of-program restoration
• Ensure that all materials are documented and stored for future use (teacher supplies, STEM items, etc.)
• Return all furniture and materials to original space at the end of summer learning to help prepare centers for the work to begin in the FALL.
  
  

Student Experience & Support

• Monitor student engagement and behavior
• Provide direct support for students with behavioral or emotional needs
• Partner with teachers and families to address concerns
• Implement structured behavior support processes when needed
• Home Activities: assist SL VISTAS and aides working with teachers to prepare home activities that are fun and inviting for the whole fam
  
  

ily to participate in and reinforce concepts being learned by the student during summer learning. These will be developed in coordination with our teachers.

• Rece s and activities: Oversight of SL VISTAS and student aides in supervising recess activities. Help student aides prepare fun games and activities to share at recess. Also, indoor games for kids that prefer to stay inside for a day.
  
  

Food Program Oversight

• Ensure student aides and SL VISTAS obtain required food handler permits (beginning of June)
• Oversee daily meal distribution, tracking, and compliance with program guidelines
• Track and report food distribution in coordination with partner organizations
• Create a process whereby students can share their food as long as it aligns with federal policy
  
  

Data Collection & Reporting

• Track attendance and participation
• Collect academic assessment data from teachers (pre/post)
• Document program outcomes (photos, reports, summaries)
• Prepare final Summer Learning report
  
  

Incentives & Program Completion

• Manage distribution of family incentives at the end of SL
• Track participation requirements and eligibility
• Coordinate with Center Coordinators to ensure accurate distribution
  
  

Working With Parents

• You will be reviewing the registration with community center manager in June
• Determining children that are accepted and notifying parents of their children's acceptance into the program
• Setting up an informal "Meet and Greet: for parents and teachers
• Oversight and development of a parent orientation (mandatory) for all parents
• Advertising our Protective Factor's training for parents. (parents that took the training last year are given priority this year for their children to attend the summer learning 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
  
  

Benefits and Compensation: Hourly rate for $20.00 per hour with maximum of 260 hours for the summer

Work Schedule

This is an 8-week seasonal position running from June 1 through August 7, 2026, totaling approximately 260 hours.

• June 1--26: Part-time, 15--20 flexible hours per week (some tasks may be completed remotely)
• June 29--July 31: Full-time, 30-40 hours per week (all hours must be completed on-site, focused on program preparation and implementation)
• August 3-7: Part time 20 hours per week (all hours must be completed on-site)
  
  

The position will be based at the South Franklin Community Center in Provo.