Maritime Education Facilitator

LAUKOA; New London (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

LAUKOA in New London, CT seeks an Education Program Assistant to deliver Government-approved maritime, science, and history programs in the Innovation Lab, galleries, and designated spaces.

You will lead knot-tying, navigation, and hands-on activities for K–12 groups, support event logistics, and serve as an educational ambassador while following curriculum. A Bachelor in education or related field plus 1–3 years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent military or professional experience.
• 1–3 years of teaching, museum education, camp, classroom, STEM-outreach, or similar instructional experience.
• Ability to explain STEM concepts clearly and engage visitors of all ages.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Comply with government-designated child-safety, training, background checks, and access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Government-approved maritime, science, and history programs in specified spaces.
• Facilitate workshops, rescue simulations, history lessons, and hands-on activities for K–12 groups.
• Lead early-childhood discovery play, story times, and sensory programs.
• Set up, inventory, and maintain educational kits and program technology.
• Assist with registration, seating, setup, and logistics for events.

Skills

Teaching

Museum education

STEM outreach

Public speaking

Explain STEM concepts

Education

Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, STEM, history

Tools

Maker-space tools

3D printers

Digital fabrication

Classroom technology

Job description

LAUKOA in New London, CT seeks an Education Program Assistant to deliver Government-approved maritime, science, and history programs in the Innovation Lab, galleries, and designated spaces.

You will lead knot-tying, navigation, and hands-on activities for K–12 groups, support event logistics, and serve as an educational ambassador while following curriculum. A Bachelor in education or related field plus 1–3 years of relevant experience is required.