Onsite STEM & Education Programs Manager

Swingtech

New London (CT)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

15 PTO days

11 paid holidays

Medical Insurance with 3 options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental Life Insurance

Critical Care and Accident Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k with company deferral

Annual Training Budget

Referral bonus

Annual merit bonus eligibility

Job summary

Swingtech in New London, CT, seeks an Education Programs Manager to oversee daily delivery of Government-approved educational programs at a federal museum. You will supervise contractor education staff, coordinate school visits, and ensure engaging maritime, historical, and STEM experiences.

You will manage field trips, schedule classrooms, support curriculum implementation, and align content with NGSS. Work may include weekends/evenings; ensure safety, quality, and collaboration with schools,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, a STEM discipline, or a related field.
Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in museum education, curriculum development, educational-program administration, or a closely related area.
Experience coordinating field trips or educational programs with school districts, homeschool groups, community organizations, or similar partners.
Experience implementing curriculum-based, hands‑on, or informal learning programs.
Supervisory or team‑lead experience involving instructors, facilitators, education assistants, or volunteers.
Strong communication, public‑speaking, scheduling, and program‑coordination skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, school breaks, and evening events.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily delivery of approved K-12, adult, STEM, maritime-history, and public-education programs.
Supervise, schedule, coach, and evaluate contractor-provided Education Program Assistants.
Coordinate school field trips, homeschool programs, community-group visits, and educational events.
Manage group arrival, scheduling, classroom assignments, visitor flow, and operational logistics.
Implement Government-approved curricula and recommend program improvements for Government review.
Support educational content aligned with applicable academic frameworks, including the Next Generation Science Standards.
Coordinate with school administrators, teachers, community organizations, and authorized military or Government liaisons.
Manage the setup, inventory, safe use, and operational readiness of educational supplies and instructional materials.
Coordinate with the Volunteer Manager to train volunteers and docents supporting STEM and history programs.
Monitor program delivery and apply quality-control measures to maintain consistent educational standards.
Support weekend, school-break, and evening educational programs when required.
Ensure contractor personnel do not independently establish Government educational policy or official public messaging.