On-Site STEM Education Program Lead

DAWSON; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

LAUKOA in New London, CT seeks an Education Program Manager to lead contractor-delivered daily education operations in the STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab. The role reports to the Contractor Program Manager and COR, while maintaining authority over educational policy, approved curricula, and official messaging.

This position emphasizes supervision, field trips coordination, and collaboration with schools and community partners to deliver inclusive STEM education offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in education, museum studies, public history, or STEM.
• 4–6 years in progressive museum education or education-program administration.
• Experience implementing NGSS in hands-on programs and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead contractor-delivered education operations in daily activities.
• Supervise Education Program Assistants and coordinate volunteer support.
• Arrange school field trips, group visits, and program readiness.
• Manage educational materials, safety, and inventory within budgets.
• Coordinate with regional schools and community groups per outreach plans.
• Support mobile/off-site initiatives and inclusive learning experiences.

Skills

Education program management

Curriculum development

NGSS implementation

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, public history, or STEM

Job description

LAUKOA in New London, CT seeks an Education Program Manager to lead contractor-delivered daily education operations in the STEM/Mission Center and Innovation Lab. The role reports to the Contractor Program Manager and COR, while maintaining authority over educational policy, approved curricula, and official messaging.

This position emphasizes supervision, field trips coordination, and collaboration with schools and community partners to deliver inclusive STEM education offerings.