Careers at Da Vinci Science Center will challenge and excite you! Instructors will increase their STEM knowledge, train on best practices for STEM Education, and get first-hand experience developing and delivering engaging Project Based Learning Curriculum aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.

Instructors work with certified classroom teachers to develop and teach integrated Reading, Math, and Science lessons to students in grades 1-5.  Programs will be in-person and are available in Allentown, Bethlehem, or Easton and assigned locations will be mutually agreed on with supervisors.  Instructors leading these programs will be assigned based on expertise and need.  This position will work approximately 35 hours a week from late May to early August. The students typically attend the program for 6 weeks from late June through late July with time off for the July 4 holiday.  Program times vary but generally are from 9am-2pm.

The Instructor is responsible for delivering STEM content and lesson planning as part of the Summer Learning Program Development and Teaching Team.  Candidates must have experience working with elementary students.  Instructor should be fun, knowledgeable, and dependable and enjoy working with students with a variety of learning styles and abilities.  Instructor should be passionate about trying new methods of teaching and learning science and literacy through active investigation.  Instructor will display a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in all aspects of their work. Instructor must be flexible, willing to try new things, and learn from experience.  Positive classroom management and youth development perspective is a must.   Instructor should have exemplary public speaking, organizational, and customer service skills.

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