Education Program Assistants

LAUKOA; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer 401(k) with match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking two Education Program Assistants to join our on-site team in New London, CT. You will deliver Government-approved maritime, science, and history programs across the Innovation Lab, galleries, and STEM spaces, creating an engaging learning experience for students, families, and community groups.

Responsibilities include leading workshops, handling educational carts, and supporting events while following approved curricula.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, STEM, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years teaching or museum education experience.
• Ability to explain STEM concepts clearly to mixed-age groups.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Must meet government child-safety and background-check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate interactive science workshops, rescue simulations, history lessons, and hands-on activities for school groups.
• Operate nautical education carts and lead knot-tying, navigation, and maritime-craft activities.
• Lead early-childhood discovery play, story times, and sensory programs in the Innovation Lab.
• Set up, clean, inventory, and maintain educational kits and program materials.
• Assist with registration, seating, setup, and logistics for educational events.
• Serve as a professional educational ambassador while following curriculum and program direction.

Skills

Teaching experience

Public speaking

Curriculum delivery

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Maker-space tools

3D printers

Digital fabrication

Classroom technology

Job description

Education Program Assistant

Openings: 2 full-time positions | Location: New London, Connecticut (on-site)

Position Summary

Education Program Assistants deliver Government-approved maritime, science, and history programs in the Innovation Lab, STEM/Mission Center, galleries, and other designated spaces. They create an energetic, organized, and safe learning experience for students, families, teachers, and community groups.

Essential Responsibilities

• Facilitate interactive science workshops, rescue simulations, history lessons, and hands-on activities for elementary through high-school groups.
• Operate nautical education carts and lead knot-tying, navigation, maritime-craft, and gallery-based learning activities.
• Lead early-childhood discovery play, story times, and sensory programs in the Innovation Lab.
• Set up, clean, inventory, and maintain educational kits, approved lab materials, and program technology.
• Assist with registration, seating, setup, and logistics for museum-wide educational events and assemblies.
• Serve as a professional, approachable educational ambassador while following Government-approved curriculum and program direction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, STEM, history, or equivalent military or professional experience.
• One to three years of teaching, museum education, camp, classroom, STEM-outreach, or comparable instructional experience.
• Ability to explain STEM concepts clearly, facilitate active groups, and engage visitors across age ranges.
• Ability to lift or move educational materials up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods during programs.
• Ability to meet Government-designated child-safety, training, background-investigation, and access requirements for duties involving minors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Coast Guard missions, navigation, knot-tying, lighthouse operations, maritime safety, or aviation.
• Experience with maker-space tools, 3D printers, digital fabrication, or classroom technology.
• Experience supporting early-childhood learners or inclusive instructional environments.

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.