Education Program Manager

LAUKOA; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

LAUKOA in New London, CT, seeks an Education Program Manager to lead Contractor-delivered daily education operations in the STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab, under the Contractor PM and COR. The role oversees education personnel and program execution.

Required are a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 4–6 years’ experience in museum education or curriculum administration; NGSS experience preferred. Master’s degree and outreach experience are pluses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, public history, or a STEM discipline.
• Four to six years of progressive museum education, curriculum development, or education-program administration experience.
• Experience implementing curriculum frameworks such as NGSS in hands-on programs, managing instructional schedules, and supervising or mentoring instructional staff.
• Demonstrated professional engagement with school administrators, community groups, or comparable institutional partners.

Responsibilities

• Implement Government-approved K-12 and adult programs and recommend operational or curriculum-delivery improvements for Government review.
• Supervise Contractor Education Program Assistants and coordinate volunteer support, daily schedules, coaching, feedback, and service quality.
• Coordinate operational details for school field trips and group visits, including schedules, group flow, arrivals, and program readiness.
• Manage approved educational-material setup, safety, inventory, and use within established supply limits; do not obligate Government funds.
• Coordinate with regional schools, homeschool networks, community groups, and military liaisons within approved outreach plans.
• Support Government-approved mobile/off-site initiatives and inclusive learning experiences when assigned.

Skills

Curriculum development

Staff supervision

NGSS implementation

Program administration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, public history, or STEM

Master degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Education Program Manager

Openings: 1 full-time position | Location: New London, Connecticut (on-site) | Status: Key Personnel

Position Summary

The Education Program Manager leads Contractor-delivered daily education operations in the STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab through the Contractor Program Manager and COR. The Government Education Specialist retains authority over educational policy, approved curricula, official messaging, and Government program decisions; this role manages execution and Contractor education personnel.

Essential Responsibilities

• Implement Government-approved K-12 and adult programs and recommend operational or curriculum-delivery improvements for Government review.
• Supervise Contractor Education Program Assistants and coordinate volunteer support, daily schedules, coaching, feedback, and service quality.
• Coordinate operational details for school field trips and group visits, including schedules, group flow, arrivals, and program readiness.
• Manage approved educational-material setup, safety, inventory, and use within established supply limits; do not obligate Government funds.
• Coordinate with regional schools, homeschool networks, community groups, and military liaisons within approved outreach plans.
• Support Government-approved mobile/off-site initiatives and inclusive learning experiences when assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, public history, or a STEM discipline.
• Four to six years of progressive museum education, curriculum development, or education-program administration experience.
• Experience implementing curriculum frameworks such as NGSS in hands-on programs, managing instructional schedules, and supervising or mentoring instructional staff.
• Demonstrated professional engagement with school administrators, community groups, or comparable institutional partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of Coast Guard history, search and rescue, marine science, maker spaces, learning technology, or interactive science labs.
• Experience delivering off-site outreach or serving diverse and remote school communities.

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.