Engineering Education and STEM Programs Lab Manager

Virginia Tech•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

The Engineering Education Lab Lead Instructor and STEM Programs Manager works in close collaboration with Virginia Tech College of Engineering faculty and the Director of Technical Education and Workforce Development. The role plans, designs, implements, and leads physical computing, technical career exploration, invention and innovation, and other STEM-focused programs for 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.
Eligible 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, particularly 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, particularly 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

Plan, design, implement, and lead physical computing, technical career exploration, invention and innovation, and other STEM-focused programs.
Work closely with Virginia Tech College of Engineering faculty and the Director of Technical Education and Workforce Development.
Manage teams of secondary and post-secondary volunteers and research assistants.
Design and lead STEM outreach and presentations.