Principal Marine Science Instructor
Weekly Teaching Position 2023

Weekly Position: June 26 to August 14, Eight (8) One Week Marine Science Topic Sessions
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:45 am – 5:00 pm with July 4 Holiday work required
Compensation/Week: $1,950.00 (includes documented 10 hours pre-program prep-time - applicable to
professional contact hours as allowed)




The mission of the Boothbay Sea and Science Center is the advancement of sailing, boating and ocean sciences
by minimizing economic and physical obstacles and further to develop independence, self-confidence,
teamwork and volunteerism in the participants. To inspire individuals to strengthen themselves and their
community through the enjoyment of the sea. BSSC’s vision is to provide a community sea and
science education center that offers equal and affordable access to the waterfront for youth through sailing,
boating, and marine science experiential learning programs and activities not provided by other regional
organizations.

BSSC is seeking individuals to teach weekly marine science topics who have experience in and passion for
teaching youth of all ages in the classroom and/or in outdoor settings. During selected week(s)*, this
position will be responsible for implementing BSSC’s curriculum of marine science related educational topics
with assistance from the Principal Waterfront Instructor, Sailing and Science Instructors. The Principal Marine
Science Instructor will add to and further develop existing marine science curriculum materials and is
encouraged to incorporate new educational materials and hands-on experiential learning activities related to
the topic taught during that weekly program. This position will co-lead the weekly staff meeting with the
Principal Waterfront Instructor to assign tasks to staff and schedule activities; will enforce BSSC policies and
safety procedures; will manage day to day operations related to implementing the marine science curricula
and activities in the classroom or out on the water; and is responsible for summarizing highlights at the end of
each week and contributing to articles for the local papers and social media.

• See topics and corresponding weeks on page 3.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach the week-long marine science curriculum topic(s), as contracted, that includes daily

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• Collaborate with the Principal Waterfront Instructor on all daily activities to carry out the

• Supervise and Assign daily tasks to staff; Science Instructors, Apprentices, and Volunteers.
• Attend a weekly meeting with the President/Executive Director and Principal Waterfront

employment, including but not limited to: Friday cookouts, evening socials, fundraising events,
and any other activities that enhances family participation.

• Completes and submits to the Executive Director participant Evaluations, all weekly program modules,

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching Certification or equivalent
• Master’s degree or other in marine science, Biology, Oceanography or a related Science
• SafeSport Certification (www.ussailing.org)
• National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Boat Safety (www.boatus.org/maine/)
  

BSSC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
BSSC - P.O. Box 332 - East Boothbay, Maine 04544 - 207.350.5357 - www.boothbayseaandsciencecenter.org

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2023 Summer Program Topics

Each topic includes weather, basic boating and sailing skills, local marine life, and responsible marine
stewardship.

6/26: The Sea That We See
Learn through the voices of artists, musicians, and storytellers that celebrate the sea through their trade,
music, and sea tales. Work side by side with artists discover with our eyes our individual “point of view”.

7/3: All Hands-on Deck
Explore the history of Shipbuilding in Maine and beyond by talking with boat designers and shipwrights.
Learn sailing techniques and seamanship skills necessary for collecting scientific data in and around Linekin
Bay and Boothbay Harbor.

7/10: Life Down on the Edge of the Rise
Investigate how geology, weather, and climate change over time and how these changes impact the
organisms and plant life living in local waters and in the Gulf of Maine. Explore solutions for Maine coastal
communities.

7/17: Do Rising Tides Lift All Boats
Measure and record rising sea levels and their impact on our living shoreline, erosion, and the ocean’s
ecosystem. Talk about the impact on the fishing industry and what it creates for working waterfront.

7/24: Weight and Sea
Explore different technologies that help solve the problem of plastics in the ocean. Work with an artist who
uses marine debris as her medium. Conduct research by investigating currents, towing for microplastics, and
tracking trash in the local waters and on a nearby island.

7/31: Getting Carried Away
Explore where marine debris comes from and where it goes. Interview people about their plastic usage at
nearby beaches, restaurants, and the Transfer Station. Create “trash stories”.

8/7; Inside the Secret Garden
Recording the vegetation and sea life in the Damariscotta River, Back River, Kennebec River, Linekin Bay,
Boothbay Harbor. Discuss what we do on and off the water and its impact on natural habitats.

8/14: Meeting the Farmers
Learn from fisherman, aquaculturists, and scientist about the effects of growing oysters, mussels, and
seaweed on the ocean and the air we breathe. Talk about the laws governing the sea farming and fishing
industries and what the impact of the support from coastal communities has on Maine fisheries.

BSSC Collaborations:
Bristol Marine at the Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor; Southport Island Marine; Bigelow Laboratories for Ocean
Sciences; Nathaniel S. Wilson Sailmaker; Washburn & Doughty; Hodgdon Yachrs; Maine State Aquarium;
Burnt Island Light; USCG Boothbay Harbor; Department of Marine Resources; Rozalia Project; Blue Ocean
Society; Gulf of Maine Research Institute; OceansWide; Darling Marine Center; Fresh Sea Farms; Springtide
Seaweed; Mook Sea Farm; Spartan Sea Farms; Focus Maine/Maine Career Compass; Down East Gallery;
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens; Lincoln County
Regional Planning; Southport Central School; Boothbay Regional Elementary School; Edgecomb Eddy School;

South Bristol School; Medomak Middle School; Medomak High School; Lincoln Academy; Freeport Middle
School; Lisbon Middle School; Pownal Elementary School; King Middle School ... to name a few.

Address: P.O. Box 332, East Boothbay, Maine 04544
Cell: 207.350.5357
Email: info@boothbayseaandsciencecenter.org ~
Website: www.boothbayseaandsciencecenter.org