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Youth STEM Educator

Wayzata Sailing
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About Wayzata Sailing
Wayzata Sailing is a dynamic and accredited US Sailing Community Sailing Center, catering to over 1300 individual participants a year through lakeside adventures from sailing to fishing, STEM, and more. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, it is our mission to provide education, community, and access to lakeside experiences. We are seeking educators to bolster our experienced STEM staff with trained teaching skills. You'll work in a team to deliver STEM lessons, provide a camp atmosphere, and enjoy the lake with a group of 12-18 students. Benefits include a competitive salary, access to sailboats, outdoor equipment, and waterfront off-hours, and a flexible end date for return to school or other fall obligations.

 

Job Summary:
STEM educators will be responsible for teaching science courses to youth students. You will be responsible for managing a group with a co-instructor, playing outdoor games, delivering lessons, chalk talks, behavior support of your group, utilizing provided science and instructional equipment, and supervising/leading students on the water from a paddleboard.

You will be teaching two kinds of STEM classes:

Physics/Engineering - Ages 7-12. Mix of indoor and outdoor instruction. Focus on crafts and experiments. Common areas of focus include: egg drop experiment, building popsicle stick bridges, building cardboard boats, and other activities of that nature.

Biology/Limnology - Ages 9-15. Mostly outdoor instruction. Focuses on lake exploration taught from paddleboards. Indoor instruction time may include lesson delivery before and after lake exploration, and use of microscopes or other equipment to further student understanding of lake ecology.

 

Schedule:
Schedule will be 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday. Hours may vary during weeks with special programming or events.

 

Qualifications:

  • Time management and organization skills.
  • Teaching and instructional skills.
  • Excellent customer interaction skills with parents.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable developing teaching and lesson planning materials.
  • Comfortable learning new material on the job. 
  • Interest in working with youth programming. 
  • Interest in general science, with areas of focus in physics, biology, ecology, and limnology. 
  • Enjoy being outdoors focused. 
  • Comfortable swimming with a secured PFD. 
  • Comfort/ability to be trained to lead class from a paddleboard.
  • Candidate must pass a background check.

Education/Experience:

  • High School Diploma.
  • Current college student or degree holder preferred.
  • Experience in science and/or youth instruction preferred.
  • CPR/First Aid (free when taken on offered dates), SafeSport (free), and CDC Heads Up (free) certifications are required by the first date of employment.
  • Knowledge of Lake Minnetonka local ecology is a bonus.

 

2026 Pay Scale:
Wayzata Sailing utilizes a pay scale to fairly compensate hourly employees. To encourage safety, education processes, and increased training - pay scales are primarily based on current education and experience working with education or camp environments. A certain number of staff certifications on site are a requirement as an Accredited Community Sailing Center, and we are not able to be flexible on this requirement. Experience is defined as related employment or relevant volunteering, relevant teaching experience, and/or participation in JI programming. Certification level 1 is 30+ hours (SBI1 or BKI), certification level 2 is 46+ hours (SBI2 or SBI1&BKI), and certification level 3 is 60+ hours (SBC3). College or other applicable courses/certifications may be used for STEM, Fishing, or Office positions. Raises or bonuses are subject to completion of goal setting/review. Seasonal employees are paid hourly and are FLSA non-exempt. Pay Scale:

No Certifications or Experience $15

Experience (JI or relevant employment) $17

Certification Level 1 $19

Certification Level 1 and Experience $20

Certification Level 2 and Experience $21

Certification Level 3 and Experience $22

Merit-based raises. As negotiated following goals setting/completion.
 

Physical Demands:

Generally, this job presents an active outdoor environment. Must be able to switch between active sitting and standing positions throughout the day. Works the majority of the day outside in a variety of weather; hot, cold, rain, etc. Some classes lead from paddleboards for lake exploration. Must be able to spend the majority of the day teaching from a paddleboard. Facilitates active games for camp students. Assists students with paddleboard and other science and crafting equipment (microscopes, hot glue, etc). Lifts children out of water onto watercraft or docks. Must be able to utilize First Aid/CPR training. May be required to move equipment weighing up to 30 lbs without assistance. Must be able to comfortably swim while wearing a well fitting PFD. A dog (French Brittany) will be present in the office most days and may walk elsewhere on site. Must be able to work in a space with a dog present.
 

Wayzata Sailing is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to create a welcoming work environment and culture of inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

 

For more information:
Go to https://www.wayzatasailing.org/staff to view the employment guide and application portal. Other seasonal positions in Sailing, Fishing, Office Administration, and Behavior Support available.
Email office@wayzatasailing.org with any questions.

 

At Will Employment
Minnesota is an employment "at will" state. An employee can quit for any reason; an employer can fire any employee for any reason as long as that reason is not illegal, such as discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.