The FAE Summer Academy is held at the Skagit Valley College located at 2405 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Our program serves 275 preschool through high school students providing summer literacy, enrichment and STEM instruction in a creative and collaborative manner. FAE hires experienced teachers and college fellows to assist each teacher.
We are looking for dynamic college students studying education, science, technology, engineering or math with a heart to serve a diverse community of learners and their families. For more information on FAE go to
Required Zoom and In Person Curriculum and Planning Dates: 4 hours of all staff meetings and 10 hours of planning time between fellows and teachers. This will take place in May and June before the Summer Academy starts. Planning meetings between fellows and teachers must be conducted at a mutually agreeable time. Our goal is that you plan for 5 hours in may and 5 hours in June.
May
Monday May 11th
Welcome in Person Meeting *Bring laptops
5:30-7:30
5 hours of teacher/fellow lesson planning
June
Monday June 1st
Lesson Plan Presentations Zoom
5:30-7:30
5 hours of teacher/fellow lesson planning
SVC in Person Training
Thursday June 25th
11:15am -6:15pm
Optional Set Up / Printing Day
Friday June 26th
Open House
Thursday June 25th, 2025 5:00-6:15
To finished applying email these documents:
- Resume
- Most recent unofficial college transcripts (Recent HS graduates please email either an unofficial HS transcript or a statement of good academic standing from a counselor or teacher from 2023)
- One professional reference.
Email to: skagitfae@gmail.com
Responsibilities and Duties
Reports to the Directors of Foundation for Academic Endeavors (FAE)
Assist classroom teachers in implementing and preparing daily lesson plans
In cooperation with teachers and volunteers will supervise meals
Build classroom community and leadership skills of students.
Assist during specialized activities such as meals, PE, Art, book fairs
Act as mentors for high school interns, volunteers and students
Attend staff meetings
Attend child abuse awareness and prevention education, (certificates are valid for 3 years)
Attend and participate in mandatory training days
Submit to criminal background check
Minimum Qualifications
Current or recent (within one year) college student in Education or STEM discipline
One year of experience or volunteer work in education or childcare
Preferred Qualification
Bilingual English-Spanish desired
Exhibit competency and experience working in a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, gender/sexuality, and ethnic backgrounds and identities.
Ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office products and database programs.
Excellent verbal, listening, writing, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
Salary and Appointment
Job Type: Part-time, temporary
Salary: $3,150 -$3,675. Depending on Experience
Job Location: Mount Vernon, WA
Required education: Current college student or recent HS graduate
Job Application Opens: MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH 2026
Closes: FRIDAY, MARCH 20 TH 2026
