Middle School Marine Science Instructor 2026
About The Position
Education Unlimited seeks energetic and experienced science instructors for our fun, activity-based summer programs. Marine Science students will "dive" headfirst into one of the world’s least-explored places – the ocean! In this camp, we will take a multi-disciplinary approach to learning and incorporate studies in chemistry, oceanography, ecology, and marine biology to learn about Earth's amazing seas and the animals and plants that inhabit them. Campers will begin their week by investigating water and discovering how its unique properties shape our oceans, currents, and biomes both under the sea and at the beach. We'll then shift into marine life and explore food webs and marine adaptations, paying special attention to survival strategies such as mimicry, camouflage, and bioluminescence. Later on in the week, we will take a closer look at the anatomy and physiology of ocean predators - campers will have the opportunity to dissect fish, squid, and sharks to compare their body structures and functions to their niches within the food chain. We will round out our week by looking at humankind's impact on the ocean as a whole. Campers will engineer an environmental disaster in the form of an oil spill and then brainstorm methods to clean up both the water and the population of affected shorebirds. We will also study water pH, ocean acidification, and its effects on shell-based marine life.
Requirements
- Instructors are usually year-round science teachers, are studying science at the graduate level, or have some other significant teaching/mentoring experience in the area of cardiology.
- 2+ years' experience science teaching experience or significant subject matter knowledge.
- Experience working with middle, high school or college age students in an academic setting.
- Bachelor's degree required
- A passion for science education.
- A calm and professional demeanor.
- Self-motivation and follow-through.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- preference given to those with an advanced degree.
Responsibilities
- Teaching the Education Unlimited curriculum
- Supervising campers both in and out of the classroom
- Organizing and leading classroom labs
- Executing a finale showcasing student work at the end of camp
- Tracking student work and handing in any deliverables to the camp director and EU home office
- Assisting the camp director with active supervision, recreational activities, and some administrative tasks
- Acting as mentors
- Assisting with field trips and guiding students on excursions
- Responsible for the health and safety of students
- Fulfilling instructional objectives
- Help with evening supervision duties (for overnight staff)
Benefits
- Housing and meals provided for in-person sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
