STEM Program Director – Lab Operations & Strategy

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Sick days

Vacation days

Job summary

Newark Board of Education (Newark, NJ) seeks an Isaac Program Director to oversee the ISAAC Program at the Students 2 Science STEM learning facility. This non-instructional role focuses on STEM program operations and collaboration with regional partners.

The Director will align ISAAC with district goals, manage staff and budget, recruit instructors and volunteers, and ensure safety and quality across laboratories.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a STEM related field preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of prior experience in a STEM profession preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of teaching and/or curriculum development preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Experience managing laboratory-based educational programs or research facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ISAAC laboratory experiences align with current and emerging STEM career pathways and reflect the needs of regional industry partners.
• Ensure ISAAC program development aligns with the strategic goals and objectives of Students 2 Science.
• Ensure the Newark Technology Center laboratories operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established laboratory safety practices.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and supplies necessary to support ISAAC programming.
• Develop and manage the annual ISAAC program schedule.
• Coordinate scheduling for staff, interns, and volunteers supporting program delivery.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard laboratory instructors, assistants, interns, and volunteers.
• Train staff in laboratory instrumentation operation and maintenance.
• Manage the ISAAC program operating budget for the Newark Technology Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

STEM leadership

Program management

Curriculum development

English proficiency

Laboratory operations

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Master's degree or PhD in STEM

Job description

Newark Board of Education (Newark, NJ) seeks an Isaac Program Director to oversee the ISAAC Program at the Students 2 Science STEM learning facility. This non-instructional role focuses on STEM program operations and collaboration with regional partners.

The Director will align ISAAC with district goals, manage staff and budget, recruit instructors and volunteers, and ensure safety and quality across laboratories.