As a not for profit program we rely on the great volunteerism of many people and provide paid (stipend) and unpaid internship opportunities. Our officers, including those who receive payment also volunteer much of their time.
We are accepting applications for positions that pay a stipend. If you are interested in these please see the positions below.
Teens Act Lead Mentor Teacher
Teens Act is a nonprofit based in Provo with a mission to empower underserved high school students to graduate from high school and go on to higher education. We are looking for passionate individuals who can assist the Teens Act teacher in implementing the Teens Act programs as a teacher’s assistant. If you have good teaching, leadership, and communication skills as well as a passion for helping teenagers succeed, please apply! This is a great opportunity to serve your community while developing your teaching skills and adding to your leadership experience.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
At Provo High School (PHS) the class is held every day at 1300 Lakeshore Dr, Provo
At Timpview High School (THS) the class is held every other day at 3570 Timpview Dr, Provo
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# of Positions: 2
1 at Provo High School (PHS)- Filled for 2019-20 school year. Accepting applicants for 2020-21 school year in March of 2020
1 at Timpview High School (THS)- Filled for August -December (Semester 1) of 2019-20 school year. Accepting applicants for Jan.- May of 2019-20 school year in November of 2019.
Note: This is a stipend paid Opportunity
Deadline: Open until filled and priority will be given to early applicants
How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter and a one-page resume to contact@teensact.org contact@teens-act.org
Questions:
Contact by email (contact@teensact.org) or call/text Gary Lacock at 801-360-7135 for more information
We are accepting applications for positions that pay a stipend. If you are interested in these please see the positions below.
Teens Act Lead Mentor Teacher
Teens Act is a nonprofit based in Provo with a mission to empower underserved high school students to graduate from high school and go on to higher education. We are looking for passionate individuals who can assist the Teens Act teacher in implementing the Teens Act programs as a teacher’s assistant. If you have good teaching, leadership, and communication skills as well as a passion for helping teenagers succeed, please apply! This is a great opportunity to serve your community while developing your teaching skills and adding to your leadership experience.
Responsibilities:
- As lead mentor, with the assistance of other mentors help coordinating the program during the Student Success Class, After School Mentoring Program, and Parent Support Program.
- Help students complete current school work, recover lost credits (failed classes) and improve academic and success skills.
- Motivate and encourage students to participate in opportunities and take advantage of resources provided by Teens Act and the community to succeed in school.
- Track student performance and report on student progress to school and Teens Act staff.
- Attend team meetings.
Qualifications:
- Be able to lead student instruction during the Student Success Class, coordinate after school and parent support services along with other mentors.
- College level skills preferred in order to help students with their school work.
- Previous experience in teaching, mentoring, or working with at-risk youth is a plus.
- Spanish proficiency a plus.
- Be able to work about 5-9 hours a week depending on the school (meetings + class hours) for at least a semester.
- One year commitment is a plus.
At Provo High School (PHS) the class is held every day at 1300 Lakeshore Dr, Provo
At Timpview High School (THS) the class is held every other day at 3570 Timpview Dr, Provo
.
# of Positions: 2
1 at Provo High School (PHS)- Filled for 2019-20 school year. Accepting applicants for 2020-21 school year in March of 2020
1 at Timpview High School (THS)- Filled for August -December (Semester 1) of 2019-20 school year. Accepting applicants for Jan.- May of 2019-20 school year in November of 2019.
Note: This is a stipend paid Opportunity
Deadline: Open until filled and priority will be given to early applicants
How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter and a one-page resume to contact@teensact.org contact@teens-act.org
Questions:
Contact by email (contact@teensact.org) or call/text Gary Lacock at 801-360-7135 for more information