Education Manager

United States Space Foundation•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Education Manager is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of innovative, high-quality educational experiences for preK-college students, educators, and community members. The role requires a creative and collaborative leader who is passionate about engaging diverse audiences and advancing the mission of SFDC through dynamic and impactful programming. They may also lead a team of specialists who design and deliver programs that support and inspire participants across all educational initiatives. Teacher Programs Focus This Education Manager role leads Space Foundation’s teacher-focused programming, including the Teacher Liaisons Program, educator professional development workshops, and national-level teacher engagement initiatives. The manager designs and facilitates high-quality NGSS-aligned PD, builds educator partnerships, maintains an active teacher learning community, and develops curriculum resources that help teachers bring space and STEM into their classrooms. This role emphasizes adult learning facilitation, curriculum design, network-building, and national-scale teacher program leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
Must be able to explain how you can manage educational programming with your related degree or have a minimum of 3 years of experience implementing and supervising educational programming.
Minimum 3 years’ classroom experience required; 5 years’ classroom experience preferred.
Efficient at using Microsoft Office Suite programs and other educational technology for the purposes of program management, development, and implementation.
Experience with project-based learning and high levels of inquiry
Proven experience in STEM-related curriculum development with emphasis on upper-level Engineering, Coding, and Robotics concepts.
Familiarity with project management methodology, including knowledge areas of quality and risk management.
Experience working in a team and in a leadership role.
A passion for Space!

Responsibilities

Design innovative experiential education programs and learning experiences that align with NGSS, STEM education best practices, and SFDC’s mission.
Coordinate and manage all aspects of program development, logistics, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure effective and efficient delivery.
Implement and deliver engaging educational programs for diverse audiences, ensuring high-quality learning experiences that reflect SFDC’s standards and goals.
Ensure programs are inclusive, accessible, and appeal to diverse audiences, from pre-school to the Boardroom.
Train, coach, and manage SFDC educators, volunteers, and interns ensuring high-quality program delivery.
Mentor and support the professional growth of team members, volunteers, and interns.
Coordinate and collaborate with various SFDC departments, to ensure efficient and seamless program delivery.
Support the planning and scheduling of staff and volunteers to ensure coverage of programs and fiscal responsibility.
Manage program budgets, track expenses, and ensure alignment with financial goals, under the direction of the budget owner.
Collect and analyze program data, including attendance, participant feedback, and learning outcomes, to evaluate and improve offerings.
Prepare reports and presentations on program impact for internal stakeholders, funders, and the community.
Ensure compliance with SFDC policies, safety standards, and accessibility requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Oversees the work of assigned personnel by setting priorities, coaching for development, and managing performance to achieve individual and team success in alignment with organizational goals.