Education Program Assistants

LAUKOA; New London (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

LAUKOA in New London, CT seeks an Education Program Assistant to deliver Government-approved maritime, science, and history programs in the Innovation Lab, galleries, and designated spaces.

You will lead knot-tying, navigation, and hands-on activities for K–12 groups, support event logistics, and serve as an educational ambassador while following curriculum. A Bachelor in education or related field plus 1–3 years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent military or professional experience.
• 1–3 years of teaching, museum education, camp, classroom, STEM-outreach, or similar instructional experience.
• Ability to explain STEM concepts clearly and engage visitors of all ages.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Comply with government-designated child-safety, training, background checks, and access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Government-approved maritime, science, and history programs in specified spaces.
• Facilitate workshops, rescue simulations, history lessons, and hands-on activities for K–12 groups.
• Lead early-childhood discovery play, story times, and sensory programs.
• Set up, inventory, and maintain educational kits and program technology.
• Assist with registration, seating, setup, and logistics for events.

Skills

Teaching

Museum education

STEM outreach

Public speaking

Explain STEM concepts

Education

Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, STEM, history

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.

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.

*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

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.