Part-Time STEM Educator: Hands-On Field Trip Mentor

iFLY Indoor Skydiving; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

iFLY Indoor Skydiving is seeking a part-time STEM Educator to inspire the next generation with hands-on wind tunnel STEM experiences. You will guide field trips and activities, integrating science and math concepts in a dynamic learning environment.

You’ll deliver in-person presentations, work with flight instructors, and lead grade-appropriate activities while engaging teachers and parents for program feedback. Flexible mornings, with occasional evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, mathematics, STEM education, or related field.
• Mastery of science and mathematics concepts covered in K-12 school curriculum.
• Comfortable teaching and leading groups of students.
• Teaching experience in classroom, camp, museum, or STEM setting.
• Energetic and passionate about engaging learners in STEM.
• Strong public speaking and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person presentations introducing STEM concepts related to the wind tunnel.
• Collaborate with iFLY Flight Instructors to demonstrate object behavior in the wind tunnel.
• Facilitate a grade-appropriate science activity or experiment.
• Engage with teachers and parents to elicit feedback about the Education Program.
• Work with iFLY staff to ensure successful program implementation.
• Communicate with Education Program staff to maintain and improve program.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

MS Office

STEM education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, mathematics, STEM education, or related field

Graduate Degree in science, engineering, mathematics, STEM education, or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

STEM Educator

Looking to teach STEM and influence the next generation? iFLY is looking for a passionate STEM Educator, who wants a part-time, flexible position. Majority of field trips occur Monday – Friday in the AM.

STEM Educator

Looking to teach STEM and influence the next generation? iFLY is looking for a passionate STEM Educator, who wants a part-time, flexible position. Majority of field trips occur Monday – Friday in the AM.

iFLY has hosted over 10,000 STEM field trips and more than 300,000 students nationwide! Our STEM Educators guide students (elementary, middle school and high school) through an immersive, hands-on learning experience. During our program, every student will learn STEM concepts related to our wind tunnel, participate in a grade-appropriate activities, and fly with an experienced flight instructor in our wind tunnel.

What You'll Do

• Deliver in-person presentations, introducing students to grade-appropriate STEM concepts related to the wind tunnel.
• Collaborate with iFLY Flight Instructors to demonstrate how everyday objects behave in our wind tunnel.
• Facilitate a grade-appropriate science activity or experiment.
• Engage with school teachers and parents to elicit constructive feedback about the Education Program.
• Work with iFLY staff to ensure successful program implementation.
• Communicate with Education Program staff to maintain and improve program.
  
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering, mathematics, STEM education, or related field
• Mastery of science and mathematics concepts covered in K-12 school curriculum
• Comfortable teaching and leading groups, up to 130 students at a time (average group size is approximately 40 students)
• Teaching experience in a classroom, camp, museum, or other STEM education setting
• Energetic and care about engaging children and adults in STEM learning
• Strong public speaking skills
• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to react positively to rapidly changing circumstances
  
  

Ideal

• Graduate Degree in science, engineering, mathematics, STEM education, or related field
• Experience with inquiry-based teaching methods
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus
  
  

Most field trips take place Monday through Friday in the morning. However, some field trips may occur in the evenings and on weekends, so we anticipate flexible availability.

Job Types: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour