Veterinary Science Instructor: EXPLO Middle School (Summer)

Exploration School • Wellesley, MA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

EXPLO Middle School at Wellesley College is seeking an enthusiastic veterinary science professional to lead its Veterinary Science Focus Program for students ages 12 to 14. The instructor will use an existing, dynamic, project-based curriculum developed by EXPLO, with flexibility to incorporate their expertise, interests, and professional experience. Teaching emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving, with support from EXPLO’s Office of Teaching and Learning and an Instructional Coach. The program includes visiting faculty, guest speakers, off-campus trips, and projects with organizations working in veterinary science. The instructor may facilitate connections with external partners and help students explore new areas of study and potential career paths.

This is a five-week seasonal position based on campus at Wellesley College. The instructor teaches weekdays and is on campus from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; some off-campus trip days may extend slightly beyond these hours while remaining within normal business hours. A four-day, in-person training and orientation begins June 22, 2027. Before the summer, the instructor also works remotely with an Instructional Coach to review lesson plans and course content, on dates to be discussed as part of an offer. Compensation is $5,400, based on relevant training and experience. Lunch is provided. Campus housing is very limited; instructors who need housing are expected to take on additional program responsibilities, to be discussed during hiring.

Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree and professional experience in veterinary science or a directly related field. Preference is given to candidates whose professional experience was obtained after graduation. Candidates should enjoy working with middle school students, be enthusiastic about project-based experiential learning, be available on campus for the duration of the program, welcome feedback, and be authorized to work in the United States or able to obtain authorization by the program start. The position involves occasional physical tasks and substantial walking across a large campus. EXPLO will make reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree.
• Professional experience in veterinary science or a directly related field.
• Enjoy working with middle school students and bring enthusiasm for project-based, experiential learning.
• Availability to work on campus for the duration of the program.
• Openness to feedback and eagerness to grow as an educator.
• Authorization to work in the United States, or ability to obtain authorization by the start of the program.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience obtained after graduation is preferred.
• Campus housing may be available, on a very limited basis, to applicants who are not local to the Boston/Wellesley area.

Responsibilities

• Implement the existing project-based Veterinary Science curriculum in collaboration with Instructional Coaches, with opportunities to provide input based on professional interests, research, or practice.
• Teach each weekday and maintain an on-campus commitment from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; some off-campus trip days may run slightly later within normal business hours.
• Complete the daily preparation needed to deliver an engaging student experience.
• Work closely with an Instructional Coach, welcome regular classroom observations, and put feedback into practice.
• Facilitate connections with external partners and guest speakers, as appropriate.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings and provide student feedback throughout the summer.
• Participate in four days of on-campus, in-person training and orientation beginning June 22, 2027.
• Work remotely with an Instructional Coach before the summer to review lesson plans and course content.
• Occasionally assist with carrying signage and supplies, event setup and teardown, and prolonged standing or walking; help set up indoor and outdoor spaces before students arrive.

Benefits

• Lunch is provided for all Instructors.
• Very limited campus housing may be available; instructors who need housing must fulfill additional program responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level