STEM Educator ($30/hr)

About the role

iFLY is seeking a passionate STEM Educator for a part-time, flexible position. The majority of field trips occur Monday – Friday in the AM.

Responsibilities

• 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 program.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.