Summer Instructor-Robotics & Engineering-UC Berkeley

About Summer Discovery

Our mission is to provide best-in-class, immersive summer college enrichment experiences that perfectly balance courses curated by top tier universities in diverse fields of study, with opportunities for students to have fun, travel and explore new places with new friends.

We support students in their mission to deepen their knowledge of their academic passion and foster college-ready confidence through hands-on learning experiences in their preferred field of study. We are the industry trailblazers, applying nearly sixty years of learning, refinement and relationship building into what we do each day.

Simply put, our team is obsessed with summer and determined to help our students excel, building lifelong skills, embracing intellectual curiosity, innovation, and a love of learning.

About the Role

The Course Instructor serves as the lead classroom coordinator for the Summer Discovery Engineering & Robotics summer enrichment courses at University of California, Berkeley. This full-day, two-week academy project-based research intensive for academically motivated high school students interested in the field engineering & robotics.

This interactive approach to learning encourages teamwork, teaches leadership, and targets skill development that students can apply to a future career in any engineering profession and beyond into their personal lives. The course will provide students with insight into the various paths required for undergrad, graduate, and postgraduate coursework necessary in their field of interest.

Courses: Engineering & Robotics

Location: University of California, Berkeley

• Session 1: June 29 - July 11, 2025
• Class is in session from 9am - 12pm and 1:30pm - 4pm
• Session 2: July 13 - July 25, 2025
• Class is in session from 9am-11:30am and 1pm-3:30pm

Essential Functions

• Deliver a comprehensive course curriculum spanning 45 class hours over a two-week period including guest speakers and coordination of facility visits.
• Facilitate experiential learning through a variety of methods, including project-based activities, academic site visits, and guest speaker engagements.
• Coordinate with Summer Discovery on-campus staff to organize logistics for hands-on learning experiences, off-campus field trips, and guest lectures.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants to address and support classroom needs effectively.
• Manage course materials and activities via the Canvas learning management system, , providing productive and timely feedback to individual students with rubrics in the Canvas Grade Book.
• Monitor and address any issues related to curriculum quality during instruction, providing timely updates to the on-campus team.
• Communicate any support or resource needs to the campus team promptly.
• Engage with the Summer Discovery Academics team via phone, email, or video conference starting in mid-May.
• Participate in up to three virtual training sessions prior to the program’s start.
• Perform a comprehensive review of the Canvas course page and create any additional supplemental learning activities or materials needed prior to the start of the program.
• Attend a mandatory two-hour on-campus orientation session scheduled for the morning of Saturday, June 28.

Core Competencies

• Proven track record in delivering undergraduate and high school instruction in engineering or robotics
• Demonstrated expertise in project-based instruction and curriculum development.
• Adept at organizing resources, prioritizing tasks, and managing complex projects.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess and evaluate various solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems using logic and reasoning.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced team environments.
• Advanced verbal and written communication abilities, including experience presenting to both small and large audiences.
• Capacity to excel in an environment that values diversity and is committed to promoting equity and inclusion.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently, meeting deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and complete assignments wit minimal supervision.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MA, PhD, MD, (or current students thereof) at an accredited institution in engineering, robotics, or related discipline preferred.
• Subject matter expertise in engineering sciences.
• 3+ years of experience as an undergraduate instructor or teaching assistant and/or high school
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with project-based learning and instruction.
• Appropriate combination of relevant education, industry experience, and certifications may be considered.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and be eligible to work in the US.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and Canvas LMS.
• This is a seasonal summer position and requires the ability to commute daily to UC Berkeley campus on designated class days.

Compensation starting at $3,000 per session.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory employment background check.

Summer Discovery embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.