Educational Support Specialist (Science)

Back On Course Educational Services; California; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick & vacation time

Mission driven, people-first culture

Opportunities for growth & advancement

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

Back On Course Educational Services seeks an Educational Support Specialist to join our mission-driven team. You will design and facilitate educational goals and teaching methods, assess client needs, and collaborate with subject-matter experts to create instructional materials.

This role blends education experience with technical insight to empower adults pursuing science careers. Ideal candidates bring a background in education or hands-on science, plus at least 2 years of instructional

Qualifications

• Background in education or hands-on technical experience.
• Teaching certification or grant/proposal writing experience is a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience instructing others.
• At least 2 years of practical experience in a science field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional, caring, and welcoming environment for diverse cultures.
• Facilitate client intake and lead client evaluation processes.
• Develop and facilitate educational goals and teaching methods to meet objectives.
• Use an instructional approach rooted in andragogy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create methods, materials, and resources.
• Design and administer assessments to determine client needs and progress.
• Identify barriers and create action plans to overcome them.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new employees and clients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Learning agility

Explain concepts

Adaptability

Spanish fluency

Education

Teaching certification

Science degree background

Job description

Who We Are

Approximately one in four U.S. jobs requires some level of science knowledge, but companies are struggling to find and retain employees with the skills they need - especially skills like math and programming. Back On Course Educational Services is the solution to this problem. We provide personalized educational support for adults who want to thrive in a career in the science workforce. Our experts deliver a variety of engaging methods of support including one-on-one training sessions and workshops. They have hands-on experience and specialize in working with adults that are underrepresented in the science workforce.

Job Description

Job Description

We know what it's like, because we've been there. We've helped our clients gain new skills, earn certifications, and more. It's time to reimagine how we develop our workforce. It's time to get back on course.

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an Educational Support Specialist. The ideal candidate is well-versed in multiple science subjects, can quickly establish a rapport and communicate well, demonstrates an ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment, and has a high degree of self-directedness and self-efficacy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, mission-driven company at a pivotal stage.

Read on to learn how you will make an impact and contribute to the operational health and success of the Back On Course Educational Services team in your role.

Responsibilities Include

• Maintain a professional, caring, and welcoming environment that models patience, compassion,and respect for diverse cultures and experiences
• Facilitate client intake process and lead client evaluation processes
• Develop, and facilitate educational goals and teaching methods that achieve the program's objectives and client outcomes
• Use an instructional approach rooted in andragogy
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject-matter experts to create and identify methods, materials, and resources for instruction, including social media content
• Design and administer regular assessments to determine client's needs, interests, preferences, learning styles, skill levels, and progress
• Collaborate with staff to identify barriers to achievement of client objectives and create action plans to overcome them
• Assist with the facilitation of new employee and client onboarding and training

*The specialist will work both remotely, and in-person. The position will occasionally require travel from one job site to another during the work day. The specialist must be able to perform the outlined job duties and responsibilities that support the performance standards of the position with or without accommodations.

Benefits

• Paid sick & vacation time
• Mission driven, people-first culture
• Opportunities for growth & advancement

Who You Are:

The right person for this role has a background in education OR hands on technical experience. You're passionate about empowering underrepresented groups to transform their careers.

We're looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of education and technology, bringing either of the following experiences: Teaching certification, grant or proposal writing experience is a plus.

OR

• You have an educational background in a science field such as Carpentry, Dental Hygiene, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Computer Science.
• You’ve had a minimum of 2 years work experience instructing others.

• You’ve gained a minimum of 2 years practical experience in a science field such as Carpentry, Dental Hygiene, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Computer Science.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Passion for learning, with a strong ability to learn new software, systems and concepts
• Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills
• Ability to clearly and effectively explain technical information and challenging concepts
• Ability to work seated in front of a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to successfully pass background check
• Spanish fluency (preferred)

Flexible work from home options available.