Part-Time Youth Program Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University

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Penn State Scranton Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

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:

Penn State Scranton's Center for Business Development and Community Outreach is seeking part time Youth Program Instructors.

These Youth Program Instructors are creative educators, who are enthusiastic and have a desire to teach children ages 6 – 16 to increase their interest and knowledge in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Instructors work with the Center’s staff to develop curriculum and monitor the program. Instructors are also responsible for supervising camp counselors.

Camps run weekly July 8th through August 2nd, 2024, Training will take place prior to the first week of camp.

Qualifications

  • This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Experienced educators only
  • Camp teaching experience preferred
  • Participation in Mandated Reporter Training for this camp season and successful completion of background checks is a requirement for the position

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

PA State Police Criminal Background Check

PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form

FBI Criminal Background Check.

Apply electronically (www.hr.psu.edu/careers). Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing 
diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual 
uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity 
initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and 
nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core 
strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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About this role

Summary

Teach children ages 6-16 in STEM subjects and supervise counselors.

Job title

Part-Time Youth Program Instructor

Experience level

experienced educators only

Industry

education

Location requirements

Located at Penn State Scranton; remote work not guaranteed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Bachelor’s degreeMandated Reporter TrainingPA State Police Criminal Background CheckPA Child Abuse History Clearance FormFBI Criminal Background Check

Preferred skills

camp teaching experience

Specializations

youth programsSTEMcurriculum developmentcamp supervision
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site