Part-Time STEM Educator: Wind Tunnel & Field Trips

iFLY Holdings, LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

iFLY Holdings, LLC is seeking a passionate STEM Educator for a part-time, flexible role. You will deliver in-person STEM presentations related to our wind tunnel and guide students through hands-on activities while coordinating with flight instructors.

The role involves teaching groups up to 130 students, with a typical size around 40 students, and requires strong public speaking and customer service skills. Flexibility for evenings/weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering, mathematics, STEM education, or related field.
• Mastery of science and mathematics concepts covered in K-12 curriculum.
• Comfortable teaching and leading groups up to 130 students at a time (avg ~40).
• Teaching experience in a classroom, camp, museum, or other STEM education setting.
• Energetic and cares 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person presentations introducing grade-appropriate STEM concepts related to the wind tunnel.
• Collaborate with iFLY Flight Instructors to demonstrate how objects behave in the wind tunnel.
• Facilitate a grade-appropriate science activity or experiment.
• Engage with school 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 the program.

Skills

Public speaking

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Group facilitation

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Education

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

Mastery of science and mathematics concepts

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

Job description

iFLY Holdings, LLC is seeking a passionate STEM Educator for a part-time, flexible role. You will deliver in-person STEM presentations related to our wind tunnel and guide students through hands-on activities while coordinating with flight instructors.

The role involves teaching groups up to 130 students, with a typical size around 40 students, and requires strong public speaking and customer service skills. Flexibility for evenings/weekends is expected.