Maritime & STEM Education Program Assistant (On-Site)

LAUKOA; New London, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

LAUKOA in New London, CT, is seeking an Education Program Assistant to deliver Government-approved maritime, science, and history programs in the Innovation Lab, STEM/Mission Center, galleries, and other spaces.

You will facilitate workshops, lead hands-on activities for K–12 groups, set up materials, assist with registrations, and serve as a welcoming educational ambassador while following curriculum guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, STEM, history, or equivalent military or professional experience.
• 1–3 years of teaching, museum education, camp, classroom, STEM-outreach, or comparable instructional experience.
• Ability to explain STEM concepts clearly and engage visitors across age ranges.
• Ability to lift or move educational materials up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Government-approved maritime, science, and history programs in the Innovation Lab, STEM/Mission Center, galleries, and other spaces.
• Facilitate interactive 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Public speaking

Guest/visitor engagement

Education

Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, STEM, history, or equivalent military or professional experience

1–3 years of teaching/museum education or STEM-outreach experience

Job description

LAUKOA in New London, CT, is seeking an Education Program Assistant to deliver Government-approved maritime, science, and history programs in the Innovation Lab, STEM/Mission Center, galleries, and other spaces.

You will facilitate workshops, lead hands-on activities for K–12 groups, set up materials, assist with registrations, and serve as a welcoming educational ambassador while following curriculum guidelines.