Summer Science Camp Instructor: Seasonal Position

Summer Science Camp Instructor:

Seasonal Position Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) - 3.8 Tampa, FL Job Details Seasonal From $700 a week 3 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Youth programs teaching experience Instructional materials development Working with youth Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

Science Summer Camp Instructor (Seasonal)

EMPLOYER

Museum of ScienceInnovation (MOSI)

DEPARTMENT

Education

REPORTS TO

Youth/Academic Programs Manager 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/

Function :

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

Responsibilities :

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.

Qualifications:

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 ChildrenFamilies.

Dates, Hours, and Locations:

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)

Flexible Schedule:

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

Compensation:

Hours and rates of pay include preparation time. $700 per week for leading a full 5-day camp.

Benefits:

Complimentary MOSI general admission passes. Complimentary family membership to MOSI, ZooTampa, 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.