Program Instructor

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a year-round teaching position responsible for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & design, and mathematics) student instruction for 5th graders. The role involves assisting with classroom scheduling, facilitating and assisting with summer camps, coordinating an afterschool program, public relations, and administrative duties. The position requires developing relationships with military and local school personnel, team teaching, developing expertise with STEAM curriculum, implementing lessons and activities, assisting with recruitment and scheduling, preparing classroom materials, and serving as a mentor or mentoring assistant for 5th-8th grade STEAM afterschool programs. Duties may change with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEAM education or related area preferred
• Must have teaching certification or be eligible for alternative teacher certification to be obtained within 6 months
• Teaching experience with grades 5-8 preferred
• Strong interest and background in inquiry-based technology, science and math education methodologies
• Ability to teach middle grade (grades 5-8) students
• Ability to use computers and technology
• Ability to work as a strong team collaborator
• Able to lift/carry a minimum of 40 pounds
• Able to climb stairs
• Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check
• Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
• T1/CNACI security clearance (eligibility for national security positions shall be granted to persons who are U.S. citizens)
• Contingent on continuous federal funding
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
• Serves a 12-month trial period
• Must acquire a CAC Card for base entrance

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of creating materials for social media platforms a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with military and local school personnel
• Team teach with another Instructor
• Develop expertise with STEAM curriculum
• Implement lessons and activities as prescribed, meeting all objectives
• Assist with recruitment and scheduling of classes, collaborating with other educators
• Prepare classroom materials and instruction
• Serve as mentor or mentoring assistant for the STEAM after school programs 5th-8th grade

Benefits

• A percentage of matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans
• 11 holidays
• A minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents

What This Job Offers

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