STEM Facilitator

Heartland Community College; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Heartland Community College's Challenger Learning Center seeks a temporary part-time STEM Facilitator to oversee hands-on STEM learning experiences for K-12 students and adult audiences using space simulators, Discovery Lab, virtual platforms and outreach workshops.

You will ensure a safe, engaging learning environment, follow lesson plans, support operations, and help students navigate classroom software and devices. The role emphasizes inclusivity, safety, and positive visitor interactions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree plus teaching experience are preferred
• Illinois teaching license or substitute license required
• Experience with virtual teaching is a plus

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a range of pre-made hands-on STEM programming and activities
• Follow lesson plans to meet objectives while observing safety protocols
• Uphold customer service and facility care standards
• Support day-to-day operations and special projects at the CLC
• Create an inclusive, safe learning environment for groups of 10 to 30
• Interact with students and answer questions during mobility in the classroom
• Guide students through classroom software and web tools
• Troubleshoot technology issues including access to outlets and cables

Skills

Verbal communication

Virtual teaching experience

Technical software proficiency

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Illinois professional educator license

Tools

Tech software proficiency

Job description

We seek a temporary part-time STEM Facilitator to oversee STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) learning experiences for K-12 students and adult audiences at HCC's Challenger Learning Center (CLC) using space simulators, Discovery Lab, virtual platforms, and outreach workshops. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment, and supporting positive visitor interactions by following established instructional procedures, customer service protocols, and facility care guidelines.

General responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Facilitate a range of pre-made hands-on STEM programming, including simulated space missions, STEM challenges, virtual lessons, and other activities.
• Follow lesson plans to meet program objectives while adhering to timing benchmarks and safety protocols.
• Uphold the CLC's customer service and facility care standards.
• Support day-to-day operations and special projects at the CLC.
• Apply classroom-management strategies to create an inclusive, safe, and productive learning environment for groups ranging from 10 to 30 students.
• Directly interact with students during extended periods of mobility throughout the classroom, including positioning oneself to hear student questions spoken in a crowded space.
• Engage students by offering encouragement, answering questions, and guiding independent learning across grade levels.
• Guide students through sequenced instructions on classroom software, tablets, and web-based tools to ensure accurate navigation of each platform.
• Troubleshoot technology issues, which may include accessing narrow spaces under desks to reach outlets and cables.

The review of applications will be ongoing as needed.

Requirements

1. Associate degree or relevant experience
2. Successful teaching and/or presentation/performance experience
3. Excellent verbal communication skills
4. Proficiency in learning and using technical software

1. Bachelor's degree
2. Valid Illinois professional educator or substitute teacher license
3. Teaching experience within a STEM discipline (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)
4. Experience working with middle school and/or junior high school students
5. Experience with virtual teaching

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN NORMAL, IL AND REQUIRES ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON PRESENCE.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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