Summer-Specific Opportunities
Summer Instructors Ìý
K-12Ìýsummer camp and high school class instructors teach one or more weeks during the summer season, depending on their interests andÌýavailability. Instructors are typically STEM graduate students or pre-/in-service/retired teachers who are passionate about sharing their STEM expertise with others.
Instructor hiring for summer 2026 has concluded. Please check back late fall 2026 for summer 2027 instructor hiring information.ÌýÌý
Teaching AssistantsÌý Ìý
Science Discovery hires undergraduate Teaching Assistants (TAs) to work alongside instructors in the classroom and provideÌýoverall support to K-12 summer camps and high school classes.
Teaching Assistant hiring for summer 2026 has concluded. Please check back late winter 2026 for summer 2027 TA hiring information.ÌýÌý
Mentoring Opportunity for С»ÆÊé ResearchersÌý Ìý
In this 7-week summer program, С»ÆÊé faculty and graduate students mentor highly motivated high school students interested in gaining real world STEM research experience.
STEM Crew VolunteersÌý Ìý
Science Discovery offers high school students and adults of all ages volunteer opportunities to assist with K-12Ìýsummer camps and high school classes.Ìý
Operations and Administrative Staff
Operations and administrative support staff are the backbone of the Science Discovery summerÌýprogram! Most summer programs haveÌýquite a few moving parts, but aÌýcampus-based program provides challenges of a different type. Summer support staff serve in roles such as:
- Registrar
- Materials acquisition, coordination and management
- Materials packing and distribution
- Camp logistics coordination