Space Education Specialist: Offsite Programs & Outreach

United States Space Foundation; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid holidays and generous PTO

EAP access

Job summary

Space Foundation in Colorado Springs seeks a Space Education Specialist-Offsite Programs to deliver hands-on space and STEM learning for students, educators, and community audiences. You will develop and deliver offsite curriculum and programming, including Space in the Community (SiTC), Space Education Programs (SEPs), and teacher professional development.

The Specialist may also support onsite Discovery Center programs and coordinate logistics, assess program impact, and collaborate with the

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in education, science or a related field; STEM preferred.
• 1-3 years of classroom experience teaching grades 6-12 in Science, Math, or Technology preferred.
• Active teaching certification preferred.
• Experience working with 3-D printing and other technology is preferred.
• Familiarity with project-based learning and inquiry-based education methods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and various educational technologies, with a focus on enhancing learning experiences.
• Experience designing and delivering learning experiences for adult learners is preferred.
• Experience developing and building online courses within an LMS, preferably Canvas, to include instructional content organization and course design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on educational experiences through field trips, labs, camps, and public programs that align with the Discovery Center’s space and STEM education mission.
• Support both on-site and off-site programming, including teacher professional development, outreach events, and community STEM initiatives.
• Collaborate with the education team to plan, evaluate, and continuously improve program content and delivery.
• Maintain and organize lab spaces, materials, and equipment to ensure safe, high-quality learning environments.
• Provide exceptional guest engagement by fostering curiosity, enthusiasm, and understanding of space exploration and STEM concepts.
• Develop, implement, and refine curriculum and lesson plans that integrate space science concepts and interactive learning for diverse audiences.
• Assist with scheduling, setup, teardown, and other program logistics to ensure seamless delivery.
• Collect and report program data to evaluate impact and support grants and funding requirements.
• May perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Education degree

Classroom experience

Teaching certification

3-D printing

Project-based learning

Microsoft Office

Educational technologies

Adult learning design

Canvas LMS

Education

Four-year degree in education or science

1-3 years classroom teaching (grades 6-12)

Active teaching certification preferred

Experience with LMS/CANVAS

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Space Foundation in Colorado Springs seeks a Space Education Specialist-Offsite Programs to deliver hands-on space and STEM learning for students, educators, and community audiences. You will develop and deliver offsite curriculum and programming, including Space in the Community (SiTC), Space Education Programs (SEPs), and teacher professional development.

The Specialist may also support onsite Discovery Center programs and coordinate logistics, assess program impact, and collaborate with the