The Teen Programs Internship is an opportunity for a local college undergraduate student to develop and teach science-based curriculum for high school students participating in a multi-year museum program called Quasars to Sea Stars.
With support and supervision from Teen Programs Manager (TPM), develop original science/ natural history curriculum and teach to students in the Quasars program.
During the school year (January - early June), work 5 hours per week.
Become acquainted with Museum staff, programming, and facilities.
Collaborate with TPM and museum staff to develop science/ natural history-based topic(s) to be taught during summer program.
Research topic(s) to be taught, build curriculum, obtain supplies, and plan summer schedule.
Communicate with guest lecturers, researchers and industry professionals, and coordinate local weekly field trips in line with the summer curriculum.
During summer (June - August), work 10 hours per week to:
Teach summer class: 1 class per week on Tuesdays, 3 hours per class, 9 - 16 students.
Teach/lead/facilitate summer field trips: 5 Thursday field trips, approximately 9:00AM - 2:00 PM, with 9 - 16 students.
Plan and prepare for class each week.
Oversee students developing final summer projects reflecting their learning through the class.
Attend and support 5-day summer overnight camping trip (working 8-hour days), August 3 - 7.
Attend and support dress rehearsals, Final Presentation Day, and one day of wrap up and debrief during the week following Final Presentations.
Contributes to a positive guest experience by greeting and addressing any questions when encountering guests as they navigate through the Museum and Sea Center.
Supports the Museum’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion for fellow staff, guests and the community.
Other duties as assigned.
Applicant must:
be currently enrolled in college.
have experience working with high school students, with preference for those with experience in leading educational programs.
have experience with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and internet research.
be available from mid-January through mid-August (with some accommodation for school breaks and finals).
Complete and be cleared through the Museum’s background check requirements.
Strong knowledge and/or background in physical and/or life sciences.
Experience working with youth/teens, with foundational understanding of best practices in working with youth.
CPR/First Aid certification.
A California Driver’s License with a clean driving record preferred, to become an authorized driver of Museum vehicles.