Summer Ventures Master Teacher 2026

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Summer Ventures Master Teachers will assist with one non-credit course taught by a UNCW faculty. Course descriptions can be found on the UNCW Summer Ventures Website, https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/get-involved/community/teens-children/summer-ventures/.

SVSM Students will check in on Sunday, June 21, 2026; final presentations are scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026. Presence is strongly required at the virtual student orientation and mandatory at final presentations.

Duties include:

• Support faculty members in course prep and implementation. This may include
• Maintain a safe and productive classroom/lab for high school students.
• Communicate with the Summer Ventures office regarding needs and issues that might arise.
• Supervise students and keep them on track to complete research projects.
• Manage student behaviors according to the Summer Ventures Student Code of Conduct.
• Safely transport students if needed to field sites in passenger vans.

General hours of work are 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM Monday through Friday; Orientation will occur during the week of June 15th, 2026. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Current high school teacher in STEM

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Experience and knowledge of completing a research project in science and engineering is preferred. Required Certifications or Licensure

• First Aid and CPR Certification (certification must be obtained by June 16, 2025)
• Valid driver’s license

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