Part-Time TAS Facilitator

San Jacinto College; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Part-Time TAS Facilitator to guide students through NASA-inspired design challenges and hands-on STEM activities. The role includes coordinating four in-person events, participating in online sessions, and securing space for weekend activities.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and proven experience in STEM education or youth engagement, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Exemplary teaching practice, skills, and knowledge.
• Educational event coordination experience.
• Strategic and organizational skills.
• Leadership and personal effectiveness.
• Motivation, coaching, and listening abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication—customer service and presentation.
• Strong teamwork and organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary point of contact and organizer for four in-person student events.
• Attending mandatory online synchronous sessions and completing asynchronous training.
• Securing a free community event space to host the challenge for four Saturdays.
• Facilitating presentation and logistics surrounding the activity.
• Guiding participants through the design challenge with support and technical guidance.
• Communicating openly, listening, and resolving difficulties appropriately.
• Demonstrating professionalism in online and in-person settings.
• Maintaining regular TAS Team communication and submitting documentation.

Skills

Teaching practice

Event coordination

Strategic planning

Leadership

Coaching & listening

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Part-Time TAS Facilitator

About Texas Aerospace Scholars:

Texas Aerospace Scholars (TAS) is an immersive STEM learning opportunity for Texas students, designed to inspire the next generation of explorers through direct engagement with NASA's missions and STEM career pathways.

Description:

The Design Challenge Facilitator (DCF) supports groups of students participating in engineering design challenges as part of Texas Aerospace Scholars Launch Pad online course.

Design Challenge Facilitator responsibilities include:

• Acting as the primary point of contact and organizer for four in-person student events.
• Attending mandatory online synchronous sessions and completing asynchronous training.
• Securing a free community event space to host the challenge for four Saturdays throughout the school year.
• Facilitating presentation and logistics surrounding the activity.
• Guiding participants through the design challenge experience, providing support, encouragement, and technical guidance.
• Communicating honestly and openly, listening attentively, and assuming responsibility for resolving difficulties appropriately.
• Exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and professional manner in the online and in-person workplace.
• Maintaining regular communication with the TAS Team by providing timely updates, sharing participant feedback, and submitting required pre- and post-event documentation.

Requirements

Skills, Proficiencies, and Knowledge:

• Exemplary teaching practice, skills, and knowledge
• Educational event coordination
• Strategic and organizational skills
• Leadership and personal effectiveness
• Motivation, coaching, and listening skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - customer service, presentation and interpersonal
• Exceptional team environment and organization skills

Candidate must meet the following requirements and qualifications:

• US Citizen
• Texas resident
• Bachelor's degree

Field of Study:

Education or Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics Education

Experience:

Minimum of three years of experience facilitating STEM learning with youth or young adults in formal or informal settings (e.g., classroom teaching, tutoring, mentoring, after-school programs, camps, or community outreach).

Required:

Must be able to commit to training and in-person facilitation on four Saturdays between date of hire and April 30, 2027.

Salary Grade: AH

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6380

Posting Close Date: 9/18/2026 at 6 pm CST