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Mentor
In addition to developing experiential, participatory and entertaining elective courses, DECATS Mentors are the beneficiaries of valuable and rewarding professional development for use beyond the three-week summer program.
Position Requirements
Full attendance at required dates listed on this page.
Letter of support from a principal or equivalent
Completion of required safe environment training & background check
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Junior Mentor
Junior Mentors are most often DECATS graduates who are choosing to pursue careers in education. As a “Mentor in training,” Junior Mentors contribute to developing experiential, participatory and entertaining elective courses, as well as formative professional development for use in classroom settings at DECATS and beyond.
Position Requirements
Full attendance at required dates listed on this page.
Letter of support from a principal or equivalent
Completion of required safe environment training & background check
Download a full job description (PDF)
Office Manager
Each campus has two Office Manager positions. This role is vital to the successful preparation and execution of DECATS, working closely with the instructional faculty, Scholar participants and parents. Office Managers also participate in our rigorous training on program philosophy and methodology.
Position Requirements
Full attendance at required dates listed on this page, plus a Site Setup day on Tuesday before the All Faculty & Staff In-service
Letter of support from a principal or supervisor
Completion of required safe environment training & background check
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Nurse
Position Requirements
Full attendance at required dates listed on this page, plus a Site Setup day on Tuesday before the All Faculty & Staff In-service
Letter of support from a principal or supervisor
Completion of required safe environment training & background check
Download a full job description (PDF)
Graduate Assistant
DECATS Graduates may apply for a volunteer position as a Graduate Assistant, working closely with mentors and Scholars to serve the community in a supportive role.
The GA application is available annually from February 1 – 15. Because spaces are in high demand and extremely limited, the deadline date is strict. Approximately 15 graduates will be confirmed for each campus. Program Directors will contact applicants with more information after applying.
Required working days for GAs include: pre-program in-service days, new Scholar-parent orientation and the program days.
For more information, please contact the Program Director at the campus of your application.
Required Dates
Pre-Program In-service
June 9 - June 11
DECATS 2021
June 14 - July 1
Hiring Inquiries
Mr. John Barone
Executive Directorjbarone@decats.org