Youth Science Institute (YSI) is a nonprofit Silicon Valley leader in hands-on science education. We partner with nature to teach science to 30,000 pre-school through 12th grade students annually. YSI school programs, after-school programs, and summer camps bridge today’s critical science education gap to inspire enthusiasm for science and a love of learning. At YSI, children develop the critical thinking skills necessary for academic success, and forge connections with nature that foster personal vitality and stewardship.

YSI’s programs cover a variety of topics and take on a variety of forms - from nature hikes on our local trails, to making lots of noise in a study of the physics of sound, to indoor live animal programs where students get to touch snakes, turtles, and more.  YSI programs are hands-on, experiential, and inquiry based.

Programs are taught at public and private schools, and at our four Santa Clara Valley nature centers – Alum Rock Park in San Jose, Sanborn County Park in Saratoga, Vasona County Park in Los Gatos, and Redwood Grove Park in Los Altos.

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YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Will Employment

Youth Science Institute (YSI) is an at-will employer. This means you are free to terminate your employment with YSI at any time, with or without reason, and YSI has the right to terminate your employment at any time, with or without reason. Although YSI may choose to terminate employment for cause, cause is not required.  Apart from the policy of at will employment and those policies required by law, YSI may change its policies or practices at any time without further notice.

Summer Science Camp Instructor, 2010

There are no Summer Science Camp Instructor positions open at this time.
Youth Science Institute (YSI) is seeking summer camp science instructors for the 2010 season. We offer a variety of camps which include hiking, creek exploration, fishing, bird watching, physics and chemistry experiments, and crafts. Camps are hands-on, experiential, and inquiry-based. YSI has live animals, preserved specimens, laboratory and field studies equipment, and a knowledgeable staff to help you create an engaging and fun learning experience.
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Extended Day Summer Science Camp Instructor, 2010

There are no Extended Day Summer Science Camp Instructor positions open at this time.
Youth Science Institute (YSI) is seeking summer camp instructors for the 2010 season. The Extended Day Summer Science Camp program, which we initiated last summer, supplements our regular science camps by offering an all day program to accommodate a greater number of children. Extended Camp activities include arts and crafts, story time, indoor and outdoor games and activities, hikes, and quiet time. We have live animals, natural history exhibits, indoor and outdoor game equipment, craft supplies, cooking facilities, audio and video equipment, and a knowledgeable staff to help you create an engaging and fun experience for children in the afternoons after their morning camps.
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Instructor’s Aide: Summer Science Camps - Ready for some Summer Fun?

There are no Instructor's Aide positions open at this time.
Then come to Camp and work with Pre-K through Junior High students. More than 140 camps are held on a wide variety of subjects. A minimum commitment of three weeks is required, and the weeks do not need to be consecutive. Each Summer Camp Aide works directly with a Summer Camp Instructor to help prepare materials and lead their camp in a safe, fun, educational way. Click here for more information.

Adjunct Science Instructor, 2010

There are no Adjunct (on-call) positions open at this time.