STARBASE Instructor - Marietta

State-of-Georgi; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Peach State STARBASE program seeks an enthusiastic STARBASE Instructor to teach 5th and 6th grade science, math, engineering, aerospace and related STARBASE topics at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or Education, collaboration with a team, and the ability to operate 3D CAD, 3D printing, flight simulation, and drone technologies to engage at-risk students in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or Education is required.
• May require area-specific certifications for vocational assignments.

Responsibilities

• Instruct 5th & 6th grade science, math, engineering, aerospace, and STARBASE topics.
• Collaborate with other instructors to model teamwork and communication.
• Promote good citizenship and educational goals while engaging students.
• Develop proficiency with 3D CAD, 3D printing, and related teaching tools.
• Create a positive learning environment and effective presentations.

Skills

3D CAD

3D printing

Flight simulation

Drone technology

STEM education

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Education

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: STARBASE Instructor - Marietta

Agency: Department of Defense

Job Requisition ID: JR0000000030

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $54,000

Job Description

THIS POSITION WORKS YEAR ROUND AND DOES NOT FOLLOW A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE. Peach State STARBASE (PSS) is primarily located at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Georgia, and provides exciting, dynamic and interesting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) lessons and activities, primarily to at‑risk students from selected Title I public schools in the north Atlanta metro area, in both direct support and as adjunctive instruction to their regular school curriculum. PSS currently hosts up to 800 student slots during the school year and approximately 50 day campers during the summer months, with another 400-600 in STARBASE community outreach events.

Instructional

• Instruct 5th & 6th grade level classes in science, math, engineering, aerospace, and other STARBASE topics from prepared lesson plans to established standards in a fast‑paced, high energy atmosphere
• Work with other STARBASE instructors to model and teach directly and by inference high levels of cooperation and communication between team members
• Promote and present a positive view of good citizenship, general educational goals, higher education, the military, and the work force
• Become proficient to a high level with and demonstrate the ability to effectively teach 3D CAD programs, 3D printer technologies, digital based scientific instrumentation, tablet based teaching tools, flight simulation, drone/quadcopter technologies, model rocketry, and all other disciplines, technologies, techniques and modalities contained in both the DoD STARBASE curriculum and location based lesson plans and activities
• Create an positive learning environment in the classroom, through effective use of teaching techniques, and ability‑based presentations

Administrative

• Administer, grade, and evaluate various tests and surveys
• Give public presentations of the STARBASE program to school audiences, and conduct various pre- and post‑academy operations
• Assist other STARBASE staff members in physical security of assigned spaces and facilities
• Assists other STARBASE staff members in inventorying, indexing, ordering, and storing supplies, equipment and materials
• Assists other staff members in maintaining good orderliness and cleanliness of STARBASE spaces and facilities;

Professional

• Maintains all certifications/licensure required to teach assigned subjects
• Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings that meet the requirements for continuing education in the assigned specialty area
• Reads professional literature and translates complex or technical information into a meaningful format that may be understood by others
• All other duties as assigned

A Bachelors Degree in a STEM field or Education is required

The selected applicant must pass a pre‑employment background investigation, which includes a Georgia and national criminal records search, a pre‑employment drug test (post-hire will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program) AND a post‑employment federal background investigation. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This announcement is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. “AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE”

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR recognized certification in the area of vocational assignment.
• Note: Positions may require area specific certifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.