Responsibilities
• Prepare lesson plans to include experiments, crafts, hikes, and stories
• Teach children in an engaging and enthusiastic manner
• Insure the safety and well-being of children
• Mentor and supervise camp aides
• Exhibit maturity, diplomacy and common sense in working with parents, children, and staff

Desired Qualifications
• Ability to teach children grades pre-K through 6th
• Degree in science, education or environmental studies preferred; similar coursework is helpful
• Excellence in written, verbal and visual communication; planning and implementation; working independently, and
working collaboratively
• Personable individual who enjoys working with the public
• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds for short distances and to sustain physical activity, such as hiking
• Posses a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and have access to a car
• Hiring preference given to qualified candidates who can commit to more than four weeks.

Terms of Employment
• This is a seasonal position.
• Salary range is $12.00 - $14.00 per hour.
• Offer of employment is contingent upon finger printing, a background check, and TB test. The finger printing and TB
tests are done at the expense of the applicant.

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.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Please send your cover letter, resume and YSI job application.
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Ken Sakoi, Education and Site Manager
Youth Science Institute
296 Garden Hill Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: (408) 356-4945 ext. 27 E-mail: sakoi@ysi-ca.org Fax: (408) 358-3683

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.