Education Program Manager

One Federal Solution; New London (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

One Federal Solution seeks an Education Program Manager to oversee day-to-day delivery of educational programming for a Federal Government client in New London, CT. You will coordinate school and community engagement, supervise instructional staff, and support hands-on STEM and history learning experiences.

The role requires building partnerships with schools and organizations, managing schedules and materials, and ensuring safety and quality across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, or a STEM discipline.
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in museum education, curriculum development, or education program administration.
• Experience working with school administrators, community organizations, or educational partners.
• Experience coordinating field trips, educational programs, or community learning initiatives.
• Knowledge of curriculum frameworks such as NGSS and translating curriculum into hands-on activities.
• Experience supervising or mentoring instructional staff.
• Experience coordinating schedules, supplies, and program logistics.
• Experience supporting community outreach or educational initiatives.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Schedule flexibility for weekends, school breaks, and evenings.
• Must pass Federal background and suitability screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement approved K-12 and adult educational programs.
• Support continuous improvement of educational programming and curriculum delivery.
• Supervise and mentor education support personnel and volunteers.
• Coordinate school field trips, group visits, schedules, and participant flow.
• Manage educational materials, supplies, setup, safety, and inventory.
• Coordinate with volunteers to train docents and volunteers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, homeschool networks, and community organizations.
• Support hands-on learning aligned with curriculum frameworks.
• Track education schedules, supplies, and program requirements.
• Support community and off-site educational initiatives.
• Maintain a professional and engaging learning environment for diverse audiences.
• Provide quality control and guidance to personnel delivering educational sessions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, or a STEM discipline

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

One Federal Solution (OFS) is seeking an experienced Education Program Manager to support our Federal Government client in New London, Connecticut. The Education Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day delivery of educational programming, coordinate school and community engagement activities, supervise instructional personnel, and support engaging STEM and history-based learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement approved K-12 and adult educational programs.
• Support continuous improvement of educational programming and curriculum delivery.
• Supervise and mentor education support personnel and volunteers.
• Coordinate school field trips, group visits, schedules, and participant flow.
• Manage educational materials, supplies, setup, safety, and inventory.
• Coordinate with volunteer personnel to train docents and volunteers supporting educational programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, homeschool networks, community organizations, and other educational partners.
• Support hands-on educational programming aligned with established curriculum frameworks.
• Track education schedules, supplies, and program requirements.
• Support community and off-site educational initiatives.
• Maintain a professional and engaging learning environment for diverse audiences.
• Provide quality control and guidance to personnel delivering educational sessions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, or a STEM discipline.
• Four (4) to six (6) years of progressive experience in museum education, curriculum development, or education program administration.
• Demonstrated experience working with school administrators, community organizations, or similar educational partners.
• Experience coordinating field trips, educational programs, or community learning initiatives.
• Knowledge of curriculum frameworks, such as Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and experience translating curriculum into engaging hands-on learning activities.
• Experience supervising or mentoring instructional staff.
• Experience coordinating schedules, educational supplies, and program logistics.
• Experience supporting community outreach or educational initiatives.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Schedule flexibility to support weekends, school breaks, and special evening events.
• Must be able to successfully complete required Federal background and suitability screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of maritime history or related subject matter.
• Experience with STEM education.
• Familiarity with educational technology, science labs, interactive learning environments, or maker spaces.

This position is tied to a future business opportunity.

About One Federal Solution

One Federal Solution (OFS) is an innovative Professional Services provider with over 20 years of experience supporting Defense and Civilian agencies. OFS specializes in Business Intelligence, Acquisition and Procurement, and other Professional Services. We are pioneers, builders, thought leaders, and pride ourselves in thinking outside the box to co-create with our customers, helping them achieve excellent enterprise wide outcomes. As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), OFS is committed to providing people who deliver high performance and excellence to our government partners.