Educational Support Specialist (Science)

Back On Course Educational Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick & vacation time

Mission driven, people-first culture

Opportunities for growth & advancement

Job summary

Back On Course Educational Services seeks an Educational Support Specialist to support adults pursuing science-related careers. The role requires rapport-building, adaptability, and strong communication skills.

The specialist will blend remote and in-person work with occasional travel between job sites. The ideal candidate has a background in education or hands-on technical science, plus teaching certification or related experience.

Qualifications

• Background in education or hands-on technical experience.
• Teaching certification is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience instructing others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional, caring, and welcoming environment for diverse cultures.
• Facilitate client intake and 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 materials and resources for instruction.
• Design and administer regular assessments to determine clients' needs and progress.
• Identify barriers to achievement and create action plans.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new staff and clients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Science field degree or related hands-on technical

Teaching certification

2+ years teaching/instruction experience

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 under‑represented in the science workforce.

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.

Working Arrangement:

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.

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

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.

• 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.

Please direct any questions to [e-mail] with the subject line “Educational Support Specialist Application Inquiry.”