STEM Instructor

STARBASE Minnesota, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

STARBASE Minnesota, Inc. seeks a STEM Instructor to lead approximately five hours of student programming daily, guiding inquiry-based lessons, experiments, and engineering challenges.

The role includes collaborating on curriculum development, integrating emergent STEM technologies, and supporting program improvement. The successful candidate will design engaging experiences for diverse learners, build positive relationships, and contribute to outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or STEM.
• Minnesota Tier 3 or Tier 4 teaching license or ability to obtain.
• Experience designing and evaluating engaging learning experiences.
• Strong interest in STEM education and student success.
• Ability to adapt instruction for diverse learners.
• Commitment to inclusive learning environments.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
• Ability to collect and analyze program data.
• Proficiency with educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver approximately five hours of student programming daily.
• Collaborate with team to develop, refine, and assess curriculum; integrate new STEM technologies.
• Prepare instructional materials; coordinate classroom logistics; maintain equipment and resources.
• Collect data and feedback to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Assist with outreach programming and community engagement activities.
• Model professionalism, respect, integrity, and lifelong learning.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or STEM

Tools

CAD

VR

AR

Coding

Job description

Company Description

STARBASE Minnesota, Inc. has been “Giving Wings to Dreams” since 1993 by providing free STEM education programming and resources to students in the Twin Cities, Duluth, and across Minnesota. Operating from state-of-the-art facilities on Minnesota Air National Guard bases in St. Paul and Duluth, the organization serves approximately 7,000 students annually through onsite programs, including the standard DoD STARBASE curriculum. Additional offerings include free STEM kits for schools, mentoring programs, community engagement, and other STEM outreach initiatives. STARBASE Minnesota, Inc. delivers measurable impact on students and teachers, inspiring interest in STEM and supporting the development of Minnesota’s future STEM workforce. It is a non-federal, non-governmental entity and is not part of the State of Minnesota, the Minnesota National Guard, or the Department of Defense.

Role Description

The STEM Instructor teaches approximately five hours of student programming each day and guides learners through inquiry-based lessons, experiments, engineering challenges, technology applications, and collaborative projects. Instructors create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that fosters curiosity, confidence, critical thinking, and student success. In addition to classroom instruction, the STEM Instructor collaborates with fellow team members to develop, refine, and assess curriculum, integrate emerging STEM technologies and best practices, and support continuous program improvement. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, coordinating classroom logistics, maintaining educational equipment and STEM resources, and collecting data and feedback to evaluate program effectiveness. The Instructor also assists with outreach programming and community engagement activities. As a representative of STARBASE Minnesota, Inc., the Instructor models professionalism, respect, integrity, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Successful candidates possess a strong passion for teaching and helping students succeed, enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team. They demonstrate creativity, innovation, adaptability, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Experience with curriculum development, educational technology, engineering design, coding, computer-aided design (CAD), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), or related STEM applications is desirable, though program-specific training is provided.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, a STEM-related field, or a closely related discipline.

Valid Minnesota Tier 3 or Tier 4 teaching license, or the ability to obtain appropriate licensure.

Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate engaging learning experiences.

Strong interest in STEM education and a passion for helping students succeed.

Ability to build positive relationships with students and adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

Commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for students, colleagues, and partners.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively as a member of a collaborative, innovative, and dynamic team.

Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support continuous program improvement.

Proficiency with computers and common educational technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, training, or professional experience in engineering, physical sciences, technology, computer science, robotics, or related STEM fields.

Experience integrating technology into instruction, including platforms such as CAD, robotics, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), coding, or other emerging technologies.

Knowledge of Minnesota Academic Standards and familiarity with NGSS, STEM, or other national educational standards.

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, including multilingual learners and students with varying academic and learning needs.

Experience in project-based, inquiry-based, or hands-on learning environments.