Education Program Manager

Career Opportunities; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Critical illness coverage

Accident insurance

Identity theft coverage

Pet insurance

Job summary

LAUKOA seeks an Education Program Manager to oversee daily education operations within the STEM Mission Center and Innovation Lab. You will report to the Contractor Program Manager and COR, ensuring high-quality program delivery and policy adherence.

The role requires managing staff, coordinating field trips, and expanding inclusive learning experiences across partnerships with schools and community groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, public history, or STEM discipline.
• 4–6 years of progressive museum education, curriculum development or education program administration experience.
• Experience implementing curriculum frameworks such as NGSS in hands-on programs.
• Demonstrated engagement with school administrators, community groups, or partners.

Responsibilities

• Implement Government approved K–12 and adult programs and suggest curricular improvements.
• Supervise Education Program Assistants and coordinate volunteer support and coaching.
• Arrange school field trips and group visits, managing schedules and readiness.
• Set up educational materials, ensure safety and inventory within approved limits; avoid government fund obligatons.
• Coordinate with regional schools, homeschool networks, community groups, and military liaisons.

Skills

Education program management

Curriculum development

NGSS knowledge

Supervising staff

Education

Bachelor degree in education or related field

Master degree in relevant field

Job description

Mahalo for your interest in this role Please see the full position description below and click Start Your Application when ready For more information about LAUKOA please visit httpswwwlaukoacom

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 STEMMission 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 mobileoff 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 OpportunityAffirmative ActionVEVRAA 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

Benefits

• medical dental and vision insurance
• a 401k 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
• critical illness coverage
• accident insurance
• identity theft coverage
• pet insurance and more

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