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Pennsylvania State University

Part-Time Science-U Lead Curriculum Mentor - Eberly College of Science

🇺🇸 University Park, PA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $19 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ December 12th, 2025

K-12

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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Science-U Lead Curriculum Mentor for the Eberly College of Science. This role involves leading staff to engage K-12 youth in hands-on science experiences during the Science-U summer camp, providing supervision, managing classroom behavior, and serving as a liaison between program teams.

Highlights
  • Lead and supervise program staff, campers, and volunteers during Science-U summer camp sessions.
  • Manage classroom behavior and ensure schedules are maintained.
  • Serve as liaison between the Office of Science Outreach and other summer positions.
  • Follow and provide feedback on behavior management protocols and special needs accommodations.
  • Preferred: First Aid/CPR certification and experience with behavior management.
  • Required skills include excellence in communication, interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written skills, and ability to multi-task.
  • Demonstrated success and enthusiasm with K-12 students in classroom or camp settings.
  • Compensation starts at $18.70 per hour for approximately 40 hours per week.
  • Mandatory background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check.
  • Applicants must provide references and submit applications electronically including a cover letter and resume.

Part-Time Science-U Lead Curriculum Mentor - Eberly College of Science Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. 
 
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Office of Science Outreach in the Eberly College of Science is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants for Lead Curriculum Mentor positions for the Science-U summer science camp program.  
 
Successful applicants will help lead staff to engage and educate K-12 youth in high-energy, hands-on science experiences for our campers during the camp season at the University Park, PA campus.  
 
Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be prepared to fulfill all job duties related to the Lead Curriculum Mentor position which include: 
  • Providing supervision, instruction, and ongoing assistance to program staff, campers, and volunteers during programs. Is the liaison between the Office of Science Outreach team and the other summer positions.  
  • Leading the classroom behavior management and staying on schedule. Each camp includes up to 6 curriculum mentors and 24 campers per classroom. 
  • Follow protocol regarding handling of behaviors and special needs of Science-U participants, give Office of Science Outreach staff input and feedback on effectiveness of behavior protocols. 
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements: Demonstrated success and enthusiasm with K-12 students in a formal classroom or camp setting, excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task and learn on-the-job. Must be a proactive self-starter with willingness to adapt to changing position requirements. Schedule will be communicated well in advance. First Aid/CPR certification and demonstrated experience with behavior management is preferred. 
 
Compensation: A typical work week for most camps is 40 hours per week and the hourly wage starts at $18.70 per hour.  Applications must be submitted electronically and should include a cover letter with a statement of teaching/outreach/supervision experience and a resume. Applicants must supply the names and contact information for at least two references in their cover letter or resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Please visit Science-U Employment Opportunities for a complete listing off all Science-U positions available.
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESThis position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
 
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
 
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
 The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
 

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