Summer-Specific Opportunities

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Summer InstructorsÌý Ìý

K-12Ìýsummer camp and high school class instructors teach one or more weeks during the summer season, depending on their interests andÌýavailability. Instructors are typically STEM graduate students or pre-/in-service/retired teachers who are passionate about sharing their STEM expertise with others.

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Teaching AssistantsÌý Ìý

Science Discovery hires undergraduate Teaching Assistants (TAs) to work alongside instructors in the classroom and provideÌýoverall support to K-12 summer camps and high school classes.

Hiring for summer 2026 will begin in February 2026; please check back then!


Mentoring Opportunity for CU ResearchersÌý Ìý

In this 7-week summer program, CU faculty and graduate students mentor highly motivated high school students interested in gaining real world STEM research experience.

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STEM Crew VolunteersÌý Ìý

Science Discovery offers high school students and adults of all ages volunteer opportunities to assist with K-12Ìýsummer camps and high school classes.Ìý

Recruiting STEM Crew Volunteers for summer 2026 will begin in January 2026; please check back then!


Operations and Administrative Staff

Operations and administrative support staff are the backbone of the Science Discovery summerÌýprogram! Most summer programs haveÌýquite a few moving parts, but aÌýcampus-based program provides challenges of a different type. Summer support staff serve in roles such as:

  • Registrar
  • Materials acquisition, coordination and management
  • Materials packing and distribution
  • Medication administration and behavioral needs coordination
  • Camp logistics coordination

Hiring for summer 2026 will begin in January 2026; please check back then!