Summer Science Camp Instructor: Seasonal Position
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)•Tampa, FL
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About The Position
MOSI's Summer Science Camps aim to spark curiosity and inspire a love of learning through creativity, imagination, and hands-on exploration. Our instructors are energetic, experienced, and passionate about creating engaging educational experiences for campers who have completed Pre-K through 11th grade. Camps cover a wide range of topics-from chemistry and robotics to marine biology-and take place in classroom, laboratory, and outdoor settings. To explore this year's camp offerings, visit: mosi.org/program/school-break-camps/ Function: Develop and deliver hands-on STEAM curriculum that encourages campers to learn, make, tinker, and explore.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred; an associate degree or 5 years of relevant experience may substitute.
- Minimum two years of experience teaching children and creating lesson plans.
- Background or interest in science and/or technology.
- Dependable, flexible, and comfortable working in varied environments.
- Experience working with diverse groups of children.
- Must pass a Level II Background Screening through the Department of Children & Families.
Nice To Haves
- Florida teaching certification is a plus.
- First Aid and/or CPR certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with MOSI staff and outside experts to design and deliver camp programs.
- Integrate science, technology, engineering, art, and math into age-appropriate activities.
- Develop curriculum that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry.
- Attend mandatory instructor training and orientation (May 16th).
- Greet families in a friendly, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
- Uphold and promote MOSI's mission and educational philosophy.
Benefits
- Complimentary MOSI general admission passes.
- Complimentary family membership to MOSI, ZooTampa, and The Florida Aquarium (valid through 12/31/26).
- Complimentary admission to 70+ Florida attractions through the Florida Attractions Association "Attraction Share" program.
- Discounted employee rates for MOSI camps and programs.
