Summer Courses Program Instructor for 6th-8th Grade Classes

Description

This position will be responsible for the morning and afternoon Summer School classes for 6th-8th graders. Instructors are expected to use existing activities to develop a week long plan of themed, hands on, inquiry based science activities. The initial two weeks will be spent in planning and training; instructors will be expected to teach classes for up to 6 weeks in the summer. In the final week the instructors will be responsible for documenting which activities were successful, which were adapted and how, and/or which activities need to be completely redesigned.

For more information about the Summer Courses schedule, please visit https://store.mos.org/courses/.

Responsibilities

  • Teaching 1 class per day for 5 -- 6 weeks, classes are 2.5 hours per class.
  • Teaching 15 -- 20 6th-8th grade students per class
  • Developing and adapting class activities for the week's theme topic
  • Directing High School interns in the classroom

Minimum Qualifications

  • Post High School course work, technical degree, associate's degree or business certificate preferred.
  • More than 6 months of teaching experience. Lab experience preferred.

Additional Details

Work Schedule

This position is temporary, part-time, 10 hours/week, from June 24, 2013 through August 23, 2013.

Salary

Non-Exempt (Hourly). Commensurate with experience.

Classification

Temporary, Part-Time

Benefits and Perks

Free parking in the Museum garage, T accessibility, free Exhibit Halls admission and Omni and Planetarium shows, free Duck Tours, discounts in the Museum store and cafe, discounted movie passes, retirement & savings plan.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for a position, please email jobs@mos.org with the following:

  • The exact position title in the subject line
  • A resumé and cover letter

Emails are preferred and can be processed more quickly. However, we are also able to accept cover letters and resumés by mail or fax if necessary:

Mail to:

Human Resources Museum of Science Science Park Boston, MA 02114

617-589-0362 (FAX)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Museum of Science seeks to recruit, hire, develop, promote, and retain individuals from racially and culturally diverse backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We strive to create and sustain a more affirming environment for all staff, interns, volunteers, trustees and overseers. We value expertise gained at the Museum and encourage professional development and career growth.