Summer Science Camp Instructor: Seasonal Position

MOSI • Tampa, FL

1d • $700

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.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees