Education Program Assistants

LAUKOA; New London, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

LAUKOA in New London, CT, is seeking an Education Program Assistant to deliver Government-approved maritime, science, and history programs in the Innovation Lab, STEM/Mission Center, galleries, and other spaces.

You will facilitate workshops, lead hands-on activities for K–12 groups, set up materials, assist with registrations, and serve as a welcoming educational ambassador while following curriculum guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, STEM, history, or equivalent military or professional experience.
• 1–3 years of teaching, museum education, camp, classroom, STEM-outreach, or comparable instructional experience.
• Ability to explain STEM concepts clearly and engage visitors across age ranges.
• Ability to lift or move educational materials up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Government-approved maritime, science, and history programs in the Innovation Lab, STEM/Mission Center, galleries, and other spaces.
• Facilitate interactive 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Public speaking

Guest/visitor engagement

Education

Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, STEM, history, or equivalent military or professional experience

1–3 years of teaching/museum education or STEM-outreach experience

Job description

LAUKOA brings together a diverse portfolio of companies delivering mission-critical services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial organizations. From environmental stewardship and infrastructure support to technology, operations, maintenance, and construction services, we help clients accomplish their goals through expertise, innovation, and trusted partnerships. Rooted in Native Hawaiian values, we are committed to delivering results that strengthen organizations, communities, and future generations.

Whether you're building critical infrastructure in Greenland, supporting federal health programs in Florida, or protecting ecosystems in the Pacific, LAUKOA brings together people who care about what they do.

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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.

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.