Instructor, Introduction to Psychology (Calgary)

Meet Circuit Stream

Where big futures start. Circuit Stream is building the defining youth enrichment brand in North America. We create pre-university summer camps that give young people the chance to explore what they might want to do next, from AI, engineering, medicine and business to psychology, sports, outdoor adventure and more. Through partnerships with leading universities and industry experts, we turn those interests into hands-on experiences that build skills, confidence, and open doors to future opportunities. We have big ambitions to serve over 10,000+ students a year. Getting there means moving quickly, trying new things, learning from what works, and giving great people real ownership. If you’re ambitious about where your own career can go, and excited to help young people discover where theirs might lead, you’ll thrive here.

We’re looking for a psychology practitioner, educator, researcher, or Masters/PhD student who can make psychology approachable and relevant and create the kind of classroom where teenagers are excited to ask questions about how people think, feel, and behave.

Role Details

Delivery: In-person at the University of Calgary

Teaching dates and hours: August 16 - 20, 2027 from 8:45am to 4:45 pm

Training: Required instructor training/onboarding when hired; additional 2-3 hours in June before courses begin.

Compensation: $1,650 per week

Other: A criminal background check will be requested before working with youth learners.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll help students ages 13–17 explore psychology through discussion, case studies, activities, and project work. The curriculum, lesson resources, and activities are provided. Your role is to make them engaging, thoughtful, and accessible while helping every student make progress.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver Circuit Stream’s provided Introduction to Psychology curriculum with energy, clarity, and strong classroom facilitation.
• Lead engaging discussions, activities, and projects; explain psychological concepts in age-appropriate ways; and ensure learners are meeting the course learning objectives.
• Create an inclusive, respectful classroom environment and use appropriate behavior-management techniques to reinforce expectations, rules, and safety requirements.
• Monitor student understanding, provide helpful feedback and support, and communicate concerns or learner needs to the Circuit Stream team.
• Supervise students during scheduled indoor and outdoor activities outside classroom instruction each day, helping maintain engagement, appropriate behavior, and safety.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• You genuinely enjoy working with teenagers and know how to facilitate discussion while keeping a group engaged and included.
• Professional, academic, research, or substantial project experience in psychology or a closely related behavioral-science field.
• A completed Bachelor degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Behavioral Science, OR current Psychology Masters or PhD in progress.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to discuss complex or sensitive topics clearly, responsibly, and at an age-appropriate level.
• Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, facilitation, camp, or youth-program experience is strongly preferred.
• You are dependable, prepared, receptive to feedback, and comfortable taking responsibility for student behavior and safety.
  
  

Who This Is For

• Someone who gets energy from helping teenagers learn and is comfortable being active, visible, and engaged throughout the day.
• A discussion-driven instructor who can make psychology relevant through questions, examples, activities, and real-world connections.
• Someone who can be warm and approachable while still setting clear boundaries and maintaining a focused, safe learning environment.
• A thoughtful facilitator who can handle different viewpoints and sensitive subjects in an evidence-based, age-appropriate way.
• Someone who is available to teach on weekdays during the summer for all course dates listed.
  
  

Who This Is Not For

• If you are interested in psychology but do not enjoy spending your day actively working with teenagers.
• If your preferred teaching style is primarily lecture-based or you are uncomfortable facilitating discussion and activities.
• If you become frustrated when beginners need extra explanation, encouragement, or redirection.
• If you are uncomfortable enforcing classroom expectations, supervising students outside the classroom, or taking responsibility for safety.
  
  

What’s In It For You

• The opportunity to introduce teenagers to psychology and help them explore future academic and career paths.
• A complete curriculum, lesson resources, activities, instructor training, and support from Circuit Stream’s Education team.
• A community of instructors and educators to connect with and learn from.
• A rewarding summer role where you can strengthen your teaching, facilitation, and mentorship skills while making a visible impact on students.
  
  

Ready to Apply?

Apply with your resume and answer these two questions as part of the application process:

• Why do you enjoy teaching and working with teenagers?
• What psychology concept or real-world question would you be excited to make interesting and understandable for a teenager?
  
  

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace and learning environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. What makes us different makes us stronger. If this sounds like a role where you could help students thrive, apply today.

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