Part-Time Teacher, Biology Holland Outreach Program

Quality Control Specialist - Pest Control; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University is seeking teachers for the Jim Holland Summer Enrichment Program, aimed at introducing high school students to various scientific subjects. Teachers will assist with lab preparations, mentor students, and evaluate program success. This part-time role offers $1200 for the program duration, along with free room and board.

Benefits

Free room and board

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Qualifications

• Background or experience with school environments or educating students in a science field.
• Experience working with science outreach programs and high school students is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist student participants with understanding concepts and protocols.
• Coordinate educational activities and perform other duties as assigned.
• Review and evaluate student lab journals.

Skills

Responsibility

Punctuality

Proactivity

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, natural sciences, or related field

Job description

The Department of Biology is a large, unified department with strong undergraduate degrees, nationally ranked graduate programs, world-class research spanning the breadth of biological questions and experimental systems, and a passion for science outreach.

Our premiere outreach program, The Jim Holland Summer Enrichment Program (SEP), is an exciting opportunity for high school students to be introduced to various scientific subjects from microbiology to plant biology through series of lectures and hands-on laboratory experiences. Program activities are led by a dynamic and skilled team of Indiana University faculty members and Indiana high school teachers. The Department of Biology is part of The College of Arts + Sciences, the oldest and largest academic division of Indiana University.

For more information about the Holland Programs, visit: Holland Summer Science Programs: K-12 Students: Outreach: About: Department of Biology: Indiana University Bloomington.

Job Summary

Teachers serve an important function for SEP as they help assist student participants with understanding concepts and protocols as well as serving as a mentor and a positive role model.
Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Attends all program activities.
• Coordinates additional educational activities and is available to perform other duties as assigned.
• Assists IU Professors/Lecturers with lab preparations and cleanup, introductions, and with academic activities as needed.
• Reviews and evaluates student lab journals, providing constructive feedback to help participants learn to communicate scientifically.
• Evaluates program success by assisting with student evaluations and completing a program evaluation.
• Enforces good behavior and responds appropriately to safety and behavior issues and addresses concerns to the program director.
• Escorts students to/from activities as needed.
• Interacts with the students and serves as a positive role model.
• Adheres to program policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree in education, natural sciences, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• Background or experience with school environments or educating students in a science field
• Experience working with science outreach programs and high school students from various background is highly desirable

SKILLS
Required

• A high level of responsibility
• Punctuality and accountability
• Ability to complete tasks in a productive and proactive manner
• Ability to participate in academic activities to interact with the student participants, address their concerns, and clarify content
• Ability to supervise groups of students during labs, lectures, and field trips

Working Conditions / Demands

Ability to move around campus and/or the Bloomington community in the summer. Teachers must be accessible during lecture and lab activities since the primary goal is to interact with your subset of students and ensure they comprehend activities and key takeaways. The person in this position must be available to work for the entire program - from staff training to move out day. Applicants must not have anything conflicting for the entirety of the program unless otherwise authorized.

Additional Information

Letters of recommendation will be required at a later stage of the interview process.
Graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Dates of the September July 13 -18
Training on July 12, 2025

Work Location

Department of Biology
Bloomington, Indiana
This is an in-person position

Advertised Salary

Free room and board
$1200 for duration of the program

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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