Associate Instructor

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking instructors for Campus Camps to design and teach week-long camps for ages 6-17, in a mix of in-person and online formats. You will develop camp titles, descriptions and learning objectives, and deliver engaging hands-on sessions across STEM and other topics.

The role is part-time, requiring availability for at least one full week between June 7 and August 13, 2027, with options for half- or full-day sessions. Training and policies are provided by Youth Education.

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach and create curriculum for assigned camps.
• Attend a pre-summer orientation.
• Teach at least 1 full week of camp.
• Safety of Minors training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Attend a pre-summer mandatory orientation.
• Teach at least 1 full week of camp (half or full day).
• Create title, description and learning objectives for your camp.
• Create and teach curriculum for assigned camps with approval.
• Classroom and behavior management.
• Follow Youth Education policies.

Skills

Subject proficiency

Classroom experience

Temporary work

Integrity

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Summary

The Campus Camps program is content-driven experiences available both in-person and online. Camps are designed to inspire students to explore their unique interests. Camps draw upon the resources of the University of Utah to provide campers ages 6-17 with numerous hands-on learning opportunities in a fun, comfortable, and welcoming environment.

Our instructors are responsible for developing and facilitating week-long (half-day or full-day) summer camps across our Campus Camps program. They teach one or more camps throughout the summer, depending on their interest and availability. Typically, our instructors are interested in a specific STEM-related topic; however, we also offer camps like creative arts, cooking, outdoor recreation, and more!

Responsibilities

• Attend a pre-summer mandatory orientation.
• Teach at least 1 full week of camp. Camps can be half day (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm) or full day (9am-3pm or 9am-4pm).
• Work with Youth Education staff to create title, description and learning objectives for your camp.
• Creating and teaching curriculum for assigned camps (with approval).
• Classroom and behavior management.
• Safety and welfare of students, a required Safety of Minors training will be provided.
• Creating supply lists for each camp (when applicable).
• Maintaining and keeping supplies/equipment in good condition (or alerting Youth Education of defective equipment).
• Keeping the classroom and surrounding area(s) neat and clean.
• Be familiar and follow through with Youth Education policies.

Preferences

• Proficiency in topic being taught.
• Experience working with kids in a classroom setting.
• Ability and desire to work in a temporary work-setting.
• Demonstrate good character, integrity and adaptability.
• Self-directed, punctual and highly organized.

Requisition Number: PRN17437N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Work Schedule Summary: An instructor would need to be available for at least 1 full week (M-F) over the dates of June 7th-August 13th, 2027. Their proposed camp can run either 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm or a full day of 9am-4pm.

Department: 02203 - Youth & Personal Enrichment

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $35-$40 per class/hour

Close Date: 12/04/2026