High School Instructor – Astrophysics, Quantum Mechanics
Location
United States
Posted
15 hours ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
High School Instructor – Astrophysics, Quantum Mechanics
Education Unlimited
• Applications are currently being accepted for the below online teaching positions: Instructors may be hired for one or more than one week. • Average class size is 6 students. • The curriculum is supported by computational simulations of dark matter and galactic formation, physical demonstration, student-led discussions, and thought experiments. • Observational astronomy will be interlaced into the course using solar and night sky observational telescopes, focusing on techniques for identifying the constellations and naked-eye astronomy. • Students will pursue their final research in a self-selected specification of interest.
Job Requirements
- 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 astrophysics.
- 2+ years' experience teaching astrophysics or significant subject matter knowledge.
- Experience working with middle or high school-age students in an academic setting preferred.
- Bachelor's degree is required; preference is given to those with an advanced degree.
- Ability to connect with and explain complicated concepts to high school age students.
- A passion for science education.
- A calm and professional demeanor.
- Self-motivation and follow-through.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
- Summer instructors and counselors are requested to complete an online training session before they begin camp.
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