Engineering Education and STEM Programs Lab Manager

Virginia Tech • Alexandria, VA

3d • $76,000 - $86,000

About The Position

The Engineering Education Lab Lead Instructor and STEM Programs Manager works closely with Virginia Tech College of Engineering faculty and the Director of Technical Education and Workforce Development to plan, design, implement, and lead physical computing, technical career exploration, invention and innovation, and other STEM-focused programs. These programs serve school-aged learners, educators, parents, and the community.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, or a master’s degree in a technical field with extensive teaching experience in hands-on learning environments.
• Eligibility for Virginia teacher licensure in one or more subject areas.
• Experience in secondary education or upper elementary education curriculum and instruction.
• Familiarity with schools and school systems in the Washington, D.C. metro area, specifically DCPS and nearby Northern Virginia schools.
• Experience managing teams of secondary and post-secondary volunteers and research assistants.
• Experience in STEM outreach and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, orally and in writing, and experience in multicultural settings.
• Advanced degree in STEM Education, Career and Technical Education, Higher Education Leadership, or a relevant technical field.
• Experience in invention education, innovation, or maker space environments.
• Familiarity with electronics and programming and willingness to expand these skills.
• Current Virginia teacher licensure in one or more relevant STEM subject areas.
• Ten or more years of experience in secondary education or upper elementary education settings.
• Employment in Washington, D.C. area schools, specifically DCPS and nearby Northern Virginia schools.
• Experience managing invention education programs and innovation or maker space environments.
• Teaching experience with electronics and programming and willingness to expand these skills.
• Experience designing and leading STEM outreach and presentations.
• Understanding of Virginia Tech K12 programming.
• Experience with Virginia Tech systems, processes, and programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Virginia Tech College of Engineering faculty and the Director of Technical Education and Workforce Development.
• Plan, design, implement, and lead physical computing programs.
• Plan, design, implement, and lead technical career exploration programs.
• Plan, design, implement, and lead invention and innovation programs.
• Plan, design, implement, and lead other STEM-focused programs for school-aged learners, educators, parents, and the community.
• Manage teams of secondary and post-secondary volunteers and research assistants.
• Conduct STEM outreach and presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager