Biotechnology K-12 Summer Instructor
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) has exciting summer employment opportunities for enthusiastic and knowledgeable Biotechnology Instructors in our summer programs for academically advanced k-12 students.
As a CTY instructor, you'll lead a small class of academically advanced students through a rigorous and interactive three-week course with the support of a teaching assistant.
- Residential positions with room and board are available for this position located at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA
Opportunities are available for three or six weeks of employment between July through August.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and engage children in various camp activities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment.
- Implement lesson plans that incorporate educational elements, including math concepts, while promoting teamwork and creativity.
- Manage classroom behavior and provide support to academically advanced students.
- Foster positive relationships with campers and their families through effective communication and support.
Course Objectives:
- Predict the impact of errors in mitosis, meiosis, and DNA replication as sources of disease and dysfunction
- Employ biotechnological lab skills to complete DNA isolation, gene splitting restriction enzymes, gel electrophoresis, and modeling polymerase chain reactions
- Review a biotechnological research journal article to speculate on future reasons and research questions to continue that research
Desired Qualifications
- 2 or more years of lead/independent teaching experience in a similar course required.
- Relevant Bachelors degree or higher in Biological Science
- Lab Research experience
- Experience working with youth is strongly preferred
Terms of Employment
- Starting salary for three-week session ranges from $4,000 to $5,000 depending upon a combination of years of experience and level of education.
- Employees are provided domestic transportation if assigned site is 300 miles outside of their primary residence.
To be considered please apply using JHU's external job platform:
2026 CTY On-Campus Summer Programs Employment