STEM Education Director — Hands-on Learning Lead

Longview World of Wonders; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Longview World of Wonders is seeking an Education Director to lead hands-on STEM learning experiences across museum programs, including school field trips, classes, and special events.

You will design, implement, and evaluate learning experiences, partner with executives on future content, and manage partnerships with schools and community organizations. A creative, organized leader with classroom background is ideal.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of classroom teaching experience; teaching certificate or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of child development and hands-on learning approaches; TEKS familiarity.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Creative, energetic, self-directed, and a team player.
• Proficiency with standard office software and willingness to learn CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design educational programs from concept to delivery, with staff support.
• Design and prepare Invention Garage (Makerspace) programming, materials, and inventory.
• Refresh and rotate exhibit learning activities.
• Partner with Executive staff in designing future educational content for exhibits.
• Lead field trip scheduling, communication, and logistics.
• Develop STEAM curriculum aligned to TEKS for various ages.
• Build and maintain relationships with area school districts.
• Support field trip growth and revenue goals with executives.
• Coordinate with city and partners for community programming.
• Train floor staff on programs and assist in registration and budgeting.

Skills

Teaching experience

Child development

Organizational skills

Team player

Office software

CRM systems

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Longview World of Wonders is seeking an Education Director to lead hands-on STEM learning experiences across museum programs, including school field trips, classes, and special events.

You will design, implement, and evaluate learning experiences, partner with executives on future content, and manage partnerships with schools and community organizations. A creative, organized leader with classroom background is ideal.