Summer Science Camp Instructor: Seasonal Position

JOB TITLE:

Science Summer Camp Instructor (Seasonal)

EMPLOYER:

Museum of Science & Innovation (MOSI) DEPARTMENT:
Education

REPORTS TO:

Youth/Academic Programs Manger

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/

Develop and deliver hands‑on STEAM curriculum that encourages campers to learn, make, tinker, and explore.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree preferred; an associate degree or 5 years of relevant experience may substitute.
• Florida teaching certification is a plus.
• 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.
• First Aid and/or CPR certification preferred.
• Must pass a Level II Background Screening through the Department of Children & Families.

• Weekly camps run June 1 – August 7, 2026.
• Each week features new themes, new campers, and different teaching assignments.
• Full-Day Camps: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. (Completed K–11th Grade)
• Half-Day Camps: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Pre‑K for ages 4–5)

• Instructors may work most of the summer or select weeks.
• Must commit to full camp weeks, with a minimum of two weeks required.

Hours and rates of pay include preparation time.

• $700 per week for leading a full 5-day camp.

• Complimentary MOSI general admission passes.
• Complimentary family membership to MOSI, Zoo Tampa, 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.