Online High School Astrophysics or Quantum Mechanics Instructor Summer 2026

Education Unlimited • Stanford, CA

5d • $1,000 - $1,000 • Remote

About The Position

Education Unlimited® is seeking instructors for its online academic summer camps and pre-college summer programs for students entering grades 4-12. The programs include a variety of subjects such as public speaking, college admissions prep, science, acting, writing, computer, leadership, video production, and college tours. This specific role involves teaching either Astrophysics or Quantum Mechanics online during the summer of 2026. Instructors may be hired for one or more weeks, with average class sizes of 6 students. The Quantum Mechanics course (Grades 9-12) runs from July 6-10, and the Astrophysics course (Grades 9-12) runs from July 27-31.

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience teaching astrophysics or significant subject matter knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to connect with and explain complicated concepts to high school age students.
• 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

• Instructors are usually year-round science teachers, studying science at the graduate level, or have some other significant teaching/mentoring experience in the area of astrophysics.
• Experience working with middle or high school-age students in an academic setting preferred.
• Preference given to those with an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Teach online Astrophysics or Quantum Mechanics courses to high school students.
• Engage students with complex scientific concepts.
• Facilitate student-led discussions and thought experiments.
• Utilize computational simulations, physical demonstrations, and observational astronomy techniques.
• Guide students in completing final research projects using real data.
• Connect with and explain complicated concepts to high school-age students.
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and follow-through.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level