Education Program Manager

DEFTEC Corporation; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

DEFTEC Corporation seeks an Education Program Manager to oversee Government-approved K‑12 and adult learning programs, coordinating curriculum alignment, staff supervision, and field-trip logistics.

You will work across onsite and offsite learning initiatives, collaborating with partners to align hands-on lessons with NGSS, and supervise volunteers and staff to ensure high-quality educational experiences for school groups and community audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, or STEM is required.
• Tier 1/NACI Background Clearance will be obtained by the candidate at hire.
• 4–6 years of progressive museum education, curriculum development, or education program administration experience.
• Proven ability to interact professionally with school administrators, community groups, and military liaisons.
• Flexible schedule to oversee programs during weekends, school breaks, and special events.
• Strong knowledge of NGSS and translating frameworks into hands-on lessons.
• Experience supervising and mentoring instructional staff and managing educational supplies.
• Experience coordinating field trips with regional school districts and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum delivery and alignment of Government-approved K‑12 and adult programs.
• Staff supervision of Educational Program Assistants and volunteers with coaching and quality control.
• Coordinate school field trips, schedules, and group flow.
• Manage educational materials within approved funding and supply limits.
• Coordinate with Volunteer Manager to train docents and volunteers.

Skills

Interpersonal leadership

Availability

Community outreach

Educational partnerships

Education

BA/BS in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, or STEM

Job description

Education Program Manager (EPM)

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

Position Overview:

The Education Program Manager oversees the successful delivery of Government‑approved K‑12 and adult learning programs by coordinating curriculum implementation, supervising instructional staff and volunteers, and ensuring high‑quality educational experiences for visiting school groups and community audiences. This role serves as the operational lead for field trip logistics, manages educational resources and safety standards, and collaborates closely with partners to align hands‑on lessons with established curriculum frameworks such as NGSS. Drawing on extensive experience in museum education, staff leadership, and community outreach, the Education Program Manager supports both onsite and offsite learning initiatives while maintaining the flexibility required to run programs during weekends, breaks, and special events.

Job Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Delivery and Alignment: Implement Government-approved K-12 and adult educational programs and recommend improvements for Government review.
• Staff Supervision: Oversee the daily delivery of educational sessions led by Educational Program Assistants and volunteers, providing coaching, feedback, and quality control.
• School & Group Logistics: Act as the operational coordinator for incoming school field trips, coordinating schedules, greeting classes, and managing group flow.
• Resource Stewardship: Manage setup, safety, inventory, and use of educational materials within approved funding and supply limits. Contractor personnel shall not obligate Government funds.
• Volunteer Coordination: Work with the Volunteer Manager to train docents and volunteers to assist in executing STEM and history programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, or a STEM discipline is required (a Master's degree may be considered a plus but is not a requirement).
• A Tier 1/NACI Background Clearance will be obtained by the candidate at hire and must successfully complete and clear the process.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 to 6 years of progressive experience in museum education, curriculum development, or education program administration.
• Interpersonal Leadership: Proven ability to interact professionally with school administrators, community groups, and military liaisons.
• Availability: Schedule flexibility to oversee educational programs during weekends, school breaks, and special evening events.
• Knowledge and Experience:
• Educational Partnerships: Success in coordinating field trips and educational programs with regional school districts, homeschool networks, and community groups.
• Curriculum Implementation: Deep knowledge of curriculum frameworks (such as Next Generation Science Standards [NGSS]) and translating them into hands‑on museum lessons.
• Department Management: Experience supervising and mentoring instructional staff, tracking schedules, and managing educational supplies.
• Community Outreach: Experience executing mobile or off-site education initiatives targeting diverse or remote school groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maritime/Coast Guard History: General knowledge of USCG history, search and rescue, and marine science missions to facilitate program delivery.
• Educational Tech: Familiarity with learning tools, science labs, and interactive maker spaces.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with [e-mail] if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug‑Free Workplace where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typebased on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeedingand medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding),gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed,disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.