Education Program Manager

DAWSON; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

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 in New London, CT seeks an Education Program Manager to lead contractor-delivered daily education operations in the STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab. The role reports to the Contractor Program Manager and COR, while maintaining authority over educational policy, approved curricula, and official messaging.

This position emphasizes supervision, field trips coordination, and collaboration with schools and community partners to deliver inclusive STEM education offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in education, museum studies, public history, or STEM.
• 4–6 years in progressive museum education or education-program administration.
• Experience implementing NGSS in hands-on programs and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead contractor-delivered education operations in daily activities.
• Supervise Education Program Assistants and coordinate volunteer support.
• Arrange school field trips, group visits, and program readiness.
• Manage educational materials, safety, and inventory within budgets.
• Coordinate with regional schools and community groups per outreach plans.
• Support mobile/off-site initiatives and inclusive learning experiences.

Skills

Education program management

Curriculum development

NGSS implementation

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

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.

• 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
• 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.

• 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.