Part-Time STEM Facilitator: Space Mission Learning

Heartland Community College; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Heartland Community College's Challenger Learning Center in Normal, IL seeks a temporary part-time STEM Facilitator to oversee hands-on STEM learning experiences for K-12 students and adult audiences.

You will use space simulators, Discovery Lab, virtual platforms, and outreach workshops, following instructional procedures and safety guidelines to ensure a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or relevant experience.
• Successful teaching and/or presentation/performance experience.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in learning and using technical software.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on STEM programming including simulated space missions and virtual lessons.
• Follow lesson plans to meet objectives, timing benchmarks, and safety protocols.
• Uphold Challenger Learning Center's customer service and facility care standards.
• Support day-to-day operations and special projects at the CLC.
• Apply classroom-management strategies to create an inclusive, safe learning environment for groups 10–30.
• Interact with students during mobility in the classroom to hear questions in crowded spaces.
• Engage students by encouraging questions and guiding independent learning.
• Guide students through sequenced instructions on classroom software, tablets, and web-based tools.
• Troubleshoot technology issues, including accessing outlets and cables.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teaching/presentation

Technology proficiency

Education

Associate degree or relevant experience

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Heartland Community College's Challenger Learning Center in Normal, IL seeks a temporary part-time STEM Facilitator to oversee hands-on STEM learning experiences for K-12 students and adult audiences.

You will use space simulators, Discovery Lab, virtual platforms, and outreach workshops, following instructional procedures and safety guidelines to ensure a positive learning environment.