Remote Science Education Support Specialist

Back On Course Educational Services LLC; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick & vacation time

Mission driven culture

Growth & advancement opportunities

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

Back On Course Educational Services LLC is seeking an Educational Support Specialist to join a mission-driven team in a dynamic setting. The role blends remote and in-person work, with travel between sites as needed, and focuses on empowering adults in science-related careers through engaging instructional approaches.

Ideal candidates have a background in education or hands-on science experience, with at least 2 years of teaching or equivalent work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years work experience instructing others.
• Background in education or hands-on technical experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and document progress.
• Spanish fluency is preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional, caring, and welcoming environment that respects diverse cultures and experiences.
• Facilitate client intake process and lead client evaluation processes.
• Develop and facilitate educational goals and teaching methods that achieve the program's objectives and client outcomes.
• Use an instructional approach rooted in andragogy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject-matter experts to create and identify methods, materials, and resources for instruction.
• Design and administer regular assessments to determine client’s needs, interests, and progress.
• Collaborate with staff to identify barriers to achievement of client objectives and create action plans.
• Assist with the facilitation of new employee and client onboarding and training.
• The specialist will work both remotely, and in-person; travel between sites as needed.

Skills

Instructing others

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

English fluency

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Science field background

Teaching/certification experience a plus

Job description

Back On Course Educational Services LLC is seeking an Educational Support Specialist to join a mission-driven team in a dynamic setting. The role blends remote and in-person work, with travel between sites as needed, and focuses on empowering adults in science-related careers through engaging instructional approaches.

Ideal candidates have a background in education or hands-on science experience, with at least 2 years of teaching or equivalent work.