Education Program Manager

DEFTEC Corporation•New London, CT

11h

About The Position

The Education Program Manager oversees the delivery of Government-approved K-12 and adult learning programs. The role coordinates curriculum implementation, supervises instructional staff and volunteers, and supports high-quality educational experiences for visiting school groups and community audiences. It leads field trip operations, manages educational resources and safety standards, and collaborates with partners to align hands-on lessons with curriculum frameworks such as NGSS. The position supports onsite and offsite learning initiatives and requires flexibility to run programs on weekends, during school breaks, and at special events. The role implements approved programs and recommends improvements for Government review; oversees Educational Program Assistants and volunteers; coordinates school field trip schedules and group flow; and manages educational materials within approved funding and supply limits. Contractor personnel may not obligate Government funds. The position works with the Volunteer Manager to train docents and volunteers for STEM and history programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Education, Museum Studies, Public History, or a STEM discipline.
A Tier 1/NACI background clearance must be obtained at hire, and the candidate must successfully complete and clear the process.
4 to 6 years of progressive experience in museum education, curriculum development, or education program administration.
Ability to interact professionally with school administrators, community groups, and military liaisons.
Schedule flexibility to oversee programs during weekends, school breaks, and special evening events.
Experience coordinating field trips and educational programs with regional school districts, homeschool networks, and community groups.
Knowledge of curriculum frameworks such as Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and ability to translate them into hands-on museum lessons.
Experience supervising and mentoring instructional staff, tracking schedules, and managing educational supplies.
Experience executing mobile or off-site education initiatives targeting diverse or remote school groups.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree may be considered a plus.
General knowledge of USCG history, search and rescue, and marine science missions.
Familiarity with learning tools, science labs, and interactive maker spaces.

Responsibilities

Implement Government-approved K-12 and adult educational programs and recommend improvements for Government review.
Oversee daily educational sessions led by Educational Program Assistants and volunteers, providing coaching, feedback, and quality control.
Coordinate incoming school field trips, including schedules, greeting classes, and managing group flow.
Manage the setup, safety, inventory, and use of educational materials within approved funding and supply limits; contractor personnel must not obligate Government funds.
Work with the Volunteer Manager to train docents and volunteers to assist with STEM and history programs.
Coordinate educational programs with regional school districts, homeschool networks, and community groups.
Translate curriculum frameworks such as NGSS into hands-on museum lessons.
Supervise and mentor instructional staff, track schedules, and manage educational supplies.
Execute mobile or off-site education initiatives for diverse or remote school groups.