Education Program Lead: STEM & Community Outreach

LAUKOA; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

LAUKOA seeks an Education Program Manager to lead daily education operations in the STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab, reporting through the Contractor Program Manager and COR. The Government Education Specialist maintains curriculum policy and messaging; this role manages execution and supervises education staff, coordinating field trips and outreach with schools and military liaisons.

On-site in New London, CT, with focus on inclusive learning experiences and adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, public history, or a STEM discipline.
• 4–6 years of progressive museum education, curriculum development, or education-program administration experience.
• Experience implementing NGSS in hands-on programs and supervising instructional staff.
• Engagement with school administrators or comparable institutional partners.

Responsibilities

• Implement Government-approved K-12 and adult education programs.
• Supervise Contractor Education Program Assistants and coordinate volunteers.
• Coordinate field trips, schedules, and program readiness.
• Manage educational-material setup, safety, and inventory within budget.
• Collaborate with regional schools, homeschool networks, and military liaisons.

Skills

Curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

Staff mentoring

Educational program planning

Education

Bachelor degree in education

Master degree in a relevant field (preferred)

Job description

LAUKOA seeks an Education Program Manager to lead daily education operations in the STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab, reporting through the Contractor Program Manager and COR. The Government Education Specialist maintains curriculum policy and messaging; this role manages execution and supervises education staff, coordinating field trips and outreach with schools and military liaisons.

On-site in New London, CT, with focus on inclusive learning experiences and adherence to