Education Program Assistants

DAWSON; New London (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking two Education Program Assistants to deliver government-approved maritime, science, and history programs in New London, CT. The role emphasizes energetic, organized, on-site learning for students, families, and school groups.

Responsibilities include leading workshops, operating education carts, coordinating materials, and assisting with classroom logistics while upholding curriculum standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, STEM, history, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years teaching, museum education, camp, or outreach experience.
• Ability to explain STEM concepts clearly and engage diverse visitors.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to meet child-safety and background checks for duties involving minors.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate interactive science workshops and hands-on activities for students.
• Lead knot-tying, navigation, and gallery-based maritime learning activities.
• Run early-childhood discovery play and story times in the Innovation Lab.
• Set up and maintain educational kits and program technology.
• Assist with registration, seating, setup, and event logistics.
• Represent LAUKOA as an educational ambassador while following curriculum.

Skills

Explain STEM concepts clearly

Facilitate active groups

Engage visitors across ages

Lift up to 30 pounds

Stand for extended periods

Education

Bachelor's in education or museum studies

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.