Part-Time TAS Facilitator

About the Program

Texas Aerospace Scholars (TAS) is an immersive STEM learning opportunity for Texas students, designed to inspire the next generation of explorers through direct engagement with NASA’s missions and STEM career pathways.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact and organizer for four in-person student events.
• Attend mandatory online synchronous sessions and complete asynchronous training.
• Secure a free community event space to host the challenge for four Saturdays throughout the school year.
• Facilitate presentation and logistics surrounding the activity.
• Guide participants through the design challenge experience, providing support, encouragement, and technical guidance.
• Communicate honestly and openly, listen attentively, and assume responsibility for resolving difficulties appropriately.
• Exhibit a courteous, conscientious, and professional manner in the online and in-person workplace.
• Maintain regular communication with the TAS Team by providing timely updates, sharing participant feedback, and submitting required pre- and post-event documentation.

Requirements

• Exemplary teaching practice, skills, and knowledge.
• Educational event coordination experience.
• Strategic and organizational skills.
• Leadership and personal effectiveness.
• Motivation, coaching, and listening skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including customer service, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Exceptional team environment and organization skills.
• U.S. Citizen and Texas resident.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Minimum of three years of experience facilitating STEM learning with youth or young adults in formal or informal settings (e.g., classroom teaching, tutoring, mentoring, after-school programs, camps, or community outreach).
• Must be able to commit to training and in-person facilitation on four Saturdays between date of hire and April 30, 2027.

Pay

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule.