STEM Educator ($30/hr)

iFLY Holdings, LLC; Naperville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

iFLY Holdings, LLC is seeking a passionate STEM Educator for a part-time, flexible role in Naperville, IL. Field trips occur primarily Monday–Friday in the morning, guiding students through hands-on STEM activities and wind tunnel demonstrations with flight instructors.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, strong public speaking and customer service skills, and classroom experience. The position offers weekend/evening flexibility and pays $30.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering, mathematics, STEM education, or related field.
• Mastery of science and mathematics concepts covered in K-12 curriculum.
• Experience teaching and leading groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person presentations introducing grade-appropriate STEM concepts.
• Collaborate with Flight Instructors to demonstrate behavior of objects in wind tunnel.
• Facilitate a grade-appropriate science activity or experiment.
• Engage with teachers and parents to gather feedback on the Education Program.
• Work with staff to ensure successful program implementation.
• Communicate with Education Program staff to improve the program.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Group leadership

Classroom management

Communication

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (science/engineering/mathematics/STEM education)

Graduate degree (preferred)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Looking to teach STEM and influence the next generation? iFLY is looking for a passionate STEM Educator, who wants a part-time, flexible position. Majority of field trips occur Monday – Friday in the AM.

iFLY has hosted over 10,000 STEM field trips and more than 300,000 students nationwide! Our STEM Educators guide students (elementary, middle school and high school) through an immersive, hands-on learning experience. During our program, every student will learn STEM concepts related to our wind tunnel, participate in a grade-appropriate activities, and fly with an experienced flight instructor in our wind tunnel.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver in-person presentations, introducing students to grade-appropriate STEM concepts related to the wind tunnel.
• Collaborate with iFLY Flight Instructors to demonstrate how everyday objects behave in our wind tunnel.
• Facilitate a grade-appropriate science activity or experiment.
• Engage with school teachers and parents to elicit constructive feedback about the Education Program.
• Work with iFLY staff to ensure successful program implementation.
• Communicate with Education Program staff to maintain and improve the program.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering, mathematics, STEM education, or related field
• Mastery of science and mathematics concepts covered in K-12 school curriculum
• Comfortable teaching and leading groups, up to 130 students at a time (average group size is approximately 40 students)
• Teaching experience in a classroom, camp, museum, or other STEM education setting
• Energetic and care about engaging children and adults in STEM learning
• Strong public speaking skills
• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to react positively to rapidly changing circumstances

Ideal:

• Graduate Degree in science, engineering, mathematics, STEM education, or related field
• Experience with inquiry-based teaching methods
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Most field trips take place Monday through Friday in the morning. However, some field trips may occur in the evenings and on weekends, so we anticipate flexible availability.

Job Types: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

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