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Middle School Life Science Instructor (Grades 6–8) – De Anza College Summer Academy


Job Location:

Cupertino, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 80 - 80
Posted: 24 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary
Job Summary

De Anza College Summer Academy is building an applicant pool of instructors for our Summer 2027 enrichment program for middle school students (grades 68). Were looking for enthusiastic instructors who can make life science engaging active and in this area introduce how living organisms grow adapt and interact with their environments. Past courses have used outdoor investigations and field-based activities on De Anzas campus where students observe local plants and wildlife map simple ecosystems collect data sketch their findings and test their own hypotheses. Instructors design their activities and choose their materials; youll have a supply budget and well order everything before the program starts. Classes typically have 1520 ideal candidate is comfortable teaching outside the traditional lab encourages curiosity and helps students think and work like : Middle School Life Science Instructor (Grades 68)Rate: $80.00 per hourProgram dates: June 28 July 23 2027 MondayFriday (no classes Monday July 5). Instructors also attend a required work morning on Friday June 25 : The program day runs 8:30 a.m. 12:55 p.m. in four one-hour class periods. Instructors teach two three or four periods per day depending on course assignment so daily start and end times vary by instructor. Period assignments are confirmed at : In person on the De Anza College campus in : A valid California teaching credential is recommended but not required. Teaching experience in life science or biology and with middle school students is preferred. We welcome applications from classroom teachers graduate students naturalists and science professionals with experience working with youth.

Requirements / Qualifications

- Letter of Introduction - Resume- California Teaching Credential - optional attach if held

Requirements / Qualifications

- Letter of Introduction - Resume- California Teaching Credential - optional attach if held

Comments and Other Information
Applicant pool: This posting establishes an applicant pool for Summer Academy instructor assignments. Applications will be reviewed beginning in late November 2026 and on an ongoing basis until positions are filled. Submitting an application does not guarantee an assignment; qualified applicants may be contacted for current or future is contingent on completing the Districts pre-employment requirements including Live Scan fingerprinting and TB our Academy: The De Anza College Summer Academy is a four-week enrichment program for students in grades 612 offering academic and enrichment classes on a real college campus. Our instructors come from universities colleges public and private schools and industry. Learn more at Mission: De Anza College and the De Anza College Academy provide an academically rich multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities the nation and the world. The college and Academy engage students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge skills and attitudes contained within the colleges Institutional Core Competencies: Communication and expression Information literacy Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility Civic capacity for global cultural social and environmental justice Critical thinkingDeveloping the Human Capacity of All Students: We will provide support in six key factors of student success. Our students will be: Directed with a goal and the knowledge of how to achieve it. Focused staying on track to achieve that goal. Nurtured feeling that we want to and do help them to succeed. Engaged actively participating in class and extracurricular activities. Connected feeling that they are part of the college community. Valued with their skills talents and abilities recognized and with opportunities to contribute on campus and feel that their contributions are application and your particular qualifications will be reviewed in relation to the positions available and we will be in contact with you if further information is needed and if the position fits your the event there are no open positions available your application will be kept on file and we will contact you if a suitable position becomes available. The Foothill / De Anza District celebrates diversity and is committed in all of its activities policies programs and procedures to provide equal opportunity for all and prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry age color marital status disability gender gender identity gender expression nationality race or ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants employees and students with disabilities.
Comments and Other Information

Applicant pool: This posting establishes an applicant pool for Summer Academy instructor assignments. Applications will be reviewed beginning in late November 2026 and on an ongoing basis until positions are filled. Submitting an application does not guarantee an assignment; qualified applicants may be contacted for current or future is contingent on completing the Districts pre-employment requirements including Live Scan fingerprinting and TB our Academy: The De Anza College Summer Academy is a four-week enrichment program for students in grades 612 offering academic and enrichment classes on a real college campus. Our instructors come from universities colleges public and private schools and industry. Learn more at Mission: De Anza College and the De Anza College Academy provide an academically rich multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities the nation and the world. The college and Academy engage students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge skills and attitudes contained within the colleges Institutional Core Competencies: Communication and expression Information literacy Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility Civic capacity for global cultural social and environmental justice Critical thinkingDeveloping the Human Capacity of All Students: We will provide support in six key factors of student success. Our students will be: Directed with a goal and the knowledge of how to achieve it. Focused staying on track to achieve that goal. Nurtured feeling that we want to and do help them to succeed. Engaged actively participating in class and extracurricular activities. Connected feeling that they are part of the college community. Valued with their skills talents and abilities recognized and with opportunities to contribute on campus and feel that their contributions are application and your particular qualifications will be reviewed in relation to the positions available and we will be in contact with you if further information is needed and if the position fits your the event there are no open positions available your application will be kept on file and we will contact you if a suitable position becomes available. The Foothill / De Anza District celebrates diversity and is committed in all of its activities policies programs and procedures to provide equal opportunity for all and prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry age color marital status disability gender gender identity gender expression nationality race or ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants employees and students with disabilities.

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