Maritime Education Programs Coordinator

Career Opportunities; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employer paid life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Critical illness coverage

Accident insurance

Identity theft coverage

Pet insurance

Job summary

Career Opportunities is seeking Education Program Assistant positions in New London, CT, on-site. Two full-time openings support maritime science and history programs in the Innovation Lab STEM Mission Center galleries and other spaces.

Responsibilities include delivering workshops, operating educational carts, leading early childhood activities, and assisting with events while adhering to Government-approved curricula and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in education museum studies STEM history or equivalent military or professional experience.
• One to three years of teaching museum education camp classroom STEM outreach or comparable instructional experience.
• Ability to explain STEM concepts clearly facilitate active groups and engage visitors across age ranges.
• Ability to lift or move educational materials up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods during programs.
• Ability to meet Government designated child safety training background investigation and access requirements for duties involving minors.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate interactive science workshops, rescue simulations, history lessons and hands-on activities for elementary through high school groups.
• Operate nautical education carts and lead knot tying, navigation, maritime craft and gallery-based learning activities.
• Lead early childhood discovery play, story times and sensory programs in the Innovation Lab.
• Set up, clean, inventory and maintain educational kits, approved lab materials and program technology.
• Assist with registration, seating setup and logistics for museum-wide educational events and assemblies.
• Serve as a professional, approachable educational ambassador while following Government approved curriculum and program direction.

Skills

Explain STEM concepts clearly

Engage visitors across ages

Education

Bachelor degree in education / museum studies / STEM / history

Job description

Career Opportunities is seeking Education Program Assistant positions in New London, CT, on-site. Two full-time openings support maritime science and history programs in the Innovation Lab STEM Mission Center galleries and other spaces.

Responsibilities include delivering workshops, operating educational carts, leading early childhood activities, and assisting with events while adhering to Government-approved curricula and safety guidelines.