Middle School Marine Science Instructor 2026

Education Unlimited; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and meals provided

Job summary

Education Unlimited in Berkeley, California, is seeking a Marine Science Camp Instructor for their academic summer programs. The role involves teaching science and engaging with students in hands-on learning experiences. Instructors will lead exciting activities, from marine biology to environmental studies, while ensuring the health and safety of campers.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 2 years of science teaching experience. The position provides an opportunity for residential work, with housing and meals included for in-person sessions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in science teaching or significant knowledge.
• Experience with middle and high school students.
• Calm and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Education Unlimited curriculum and lead classroom labs.
• Track student work and assist the camp director.
• Ensure health and safety of students.

Skills

Science teaching experience

Organizational skills

Passion for science education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Education Unlimited® provides academic summer camps & pre-college summer programs for students entering grades 4-12. Our summer programs include public speaking camps, college admissions prep programs, science camps, summer acting camp, writing camps, computer camp, leadership camp, video production camp, and college tours.

Marine Science Camp Instructor

Education Unlimited seeks energetic and experienced science instructors for our fun, activity-based summer programs.

Available sessions

Please indicate your availability on your application. Instructors may be hired for one or more sessions based on availability.

Residential, online, and commuter options are available. Housing and meals provided for in-person sessions.

Marine Science Course Description

Marine Science students will “dive” headfirst into one of the world’s least-explored places – the ocean! In this camp, we will take a multi-disciplinary approach to learning and incorporate studies in chemistry, oceanography, ecology, and marine biology to learn about Earth's amazing seas and the animals and plants that inhabit them.

Campers will begin the week by investigating water and discovering how its unique properties shape our oceans, currents, and biomes both under the sea and at the beach. We’ll then shift into marine life and explore food webs and marine adaptations, paying special attention to survival strategies such as mimicry, camouflage, and bioluminescence. Later on in the week, we will take a closer look at the anatomy and physiology of ocean predators – campers will have the opportunity to dissect fish, squid, and sharks to compare their body structures and functions to their niches within the food chain.

We will round out the week by looking at humankind’s impact on the ocean as a whole. Campers will engineer an environmental disaster in the form of an oil spill and then brainstorm methods to clean up both the water and the population of affected shorebirds. We will also study water pH, ocean acidification, and its effects on shell-based marine life.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Education Unlimited curriculum, supervise campers both in and out of the classroom, organize and lead classroom labs, and execute a finale showcasing student work at the end of camp.
• Track student work and hand in any deliverables to the camp director and EU home office.
• Assist the camp director with active supervision, recreational activities, and some administrative tasks; act as mentor and assist with field trips and guide students on excursions.
• Be mature, reliable, and work well with fellow staffers; responsible for the health and safety of students and fulfilling instructional objectives.
• Have the option of commuting to camp each day or staying overnight on campus; overnight staff members receive full room and board and are expected to help with evening supervision duties.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience science teaching experience or significant subject matter knowledge.
• Experience working with middle, high school or college age students in an academic setting.
• Bachelor’s degree required; preference given to those with an advanced degree.
• A passion for science education.
• A calm and professional demeanor.
• Self-motivation and follow-through.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Instructors are usually year‑round science teachers, are studying science at the graduate level, or have some other significant teaching/mentoring experience in the area of cardiology.