Instructor, Aerospace and STEAM

Santa Barbara County Education Office; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 70,590 - 138,482; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

$2,000 stipend for MA degree

$3,000 stipend for Doctorate

Professional Development

CalSTRS Retirement

Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

The Santa Barbara County Education Office is hiring an Instructor for Aerospace and STEAM in Santa Maria, California. This position involves providing engaging instruction in aerospace-related subjects to upper elementary and middle school students, requiring a valid teaching credential.

Ideal candidates will have experience delivering STEAM education and a strong background in aerospace or related fields. The role offers competitive salary ranging from $70,590 to $138,482 annually, along with additional stipends for advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching credential with experience in STEAM education.
• Minimum three years of aerospace, engineering, or STEAM-related experience.
• Eligibility for enrollment in CTE credential program.

Responsibilities

• Provide aerospace-related STEAM instruction to upper elementary and middle school students.
• Design and deliver interactive learning experiences.
• Document and align activities with grant objectives.

Skills

STEAM/STEM instruction

Aerospace industry experience

Teaching credential

Engineering knowledge

Education

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Single Subject Teaching Credential

Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Credential

Job description

Instructor, Aerospace and STEAM

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

5/26/2026

Contact

Erin Kerrutt-Dent

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Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range: $70,590 - $138,482 Annually

Add'l Salary Info

Eligible employees may also receive a $2,000 stipend for a MA degree or a $3,000 stipend for a Doctorate.

Length of Work Year

1.0 FTE, 186 days, 10 months

Employment Type

Full Time

Benefits

Excellent Health & Welfare Benefits

Location

Santa Maria, CA

About the Employer

The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.

Job Summary

To provide aerospace-related STEAM instruction to upper elementary and middle school students in Santa Barbara County, primarily Santa Maria, Lompoc, Guadalupe, and Orcutt. Responsibilities include the design, development, documentation, and delivery of hands‑on, interactive classroom and/or virtual reality‑based learning experiences aligned with grant objectives through the Career Technical Education (CTE) Department.

Requirements / Qualifications

Assignment may be in 5th grade and/or 7th/8th grade. Vacancy is for the 2026-2027 school year and based in Santa Maria, CA. Position is contingent upon funding and funded through June 30, 2027.

Elementary School (5th grade) Assignment

• A valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) with demonstrated experience delivering STEAM/STEM instruction; or
• A valid Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential in a related industry sector such as Engineering and Architecture, Manufacturing and Product Development, or Transportation; or
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant aerospace, engineering, or STEAM-related industry experience, and eligibility for enrollment in a Commission-approved Designated Subjects Career Technical Education credential program upon hire.

Middle School (7th or 8th Grade) Assignment

• A valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) with demonstrated experience delivering STEAM/STEM instruction; or
• A valid Single Subject Teaching Credential in a related field (such as science, mathematics, engineering, or industrial and technology education); or
• A valid Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential in a related industry sector such as Engineering and Architecture, Manufacturing and Product Development, or Transportation; or
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant aerospace, engineering, or STEAM-related industry experience, and eligibility for or enrollment in a Commission‑approved Designated Subjects Career Technical Education credential program upon hire.

Application Materials

Please include with your application:

• Resume
• Letter of Intent
• Letters of recommendation (three within the last year)
• College/University transcripts

Additional Incentives

• $2,000 MA Stipend (based on full-time equivalency)
• Professional Development
• CalSTRS Retirement
• Grant stipends available for enrolling and completing higher education coursework.

Student Loan Forgiveness

The Santa Barbara County Education Office is currently an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information, please visit: manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation