Middle School Marine Science Instructor 2026

Education Unlimited; United States; Remote; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Unlimited is seeking energetic and experienced science instructors for our Marine Science Camp, a hands-on, multi-disciplinary summer program for students in grades 4-12. Instructors may be hired for one or more sessions, with residential, online, and commuter options.

You will teach the Marine Science curriculum, supervise campers, lead labs, and help with field trips, assessments, and safety. A science background and strong classroom management are essential; Bachelor's degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preference for advanced degree.
• 2+ years’ experience in science teaching or significant subject knowledge.
• Experience with middle, high school or college-age students.
• Passion for science education.
• A calm and professional demeanor.
• Self-motivation and follow-through.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Education Unlimited curriculum and supervise campers.
• Lead classroom labs and hands-on activities.
• Assist with field trips and excursions as needed.
• Ensure health and safety of students and manage classroom behavior.
• Support program administration and deliverables to camp director.

Skills

Science teaching

Student age groups

Passion for science education

Calm demeanor

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

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 6-8 | 6-8 | UC Berkeley | | Sunday, June 28, 2026 | Friday, July 3 |

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 their 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 our 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

In-person Camp Responsibilities

include teaching the Education Unlimitedcurriculum, supervising campers both in and out of the classroom, organizing and leading classroom labs, and executing a finale showcasing student work at the end of camp.Instructors will also be responsible for tracking student work and handing in any deliverables to the camp director and EU home office.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, instructors should be available and willing to assist the camp director with active supervision, recreational activities, and some administrative tasks. Instructors should be mature, reliable, and able to work well with fellow staffers. Instructors are also expected to act as mentors and will be asked to assist with field trips and guide students on excursions. With the support of the entire staff, instructors are responsible for the health and safety of students, in addition to fulfilling instructional objectives.

At all overnight programs, instructors have the option of commuting to camp each day or staying overnight on campus. Overnight staff members will receive full room and board and will be expected to help with evening supervision duties.

Qualifications:

Instructors are usually year-round scienceteachers, are studying science at the graduate level, or have some other significant teaching/mentoring experience in the area of cardiology.

• 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.