Program Instructor

Oklahoma State Government•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Basic Purpose Position is responsible for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & design, and mathematics) student instruction (grade 5), assisting with classroom scheduling, facilitating and assisting with summer camps, coordinating an afterschool program, public relations and administrative duties related to the job and other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Director. Typical Functions The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following: Develop relationships with military and local school personnel Must be able to 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. Level Descriptor Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of education or expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others. This is the entry level of the job family, where incumbents are responsible for performing a professional teaching activities at an entry performance level. Incumbent provides instruction to students in standard academic subjects in a classroom setting and performs all related administrative functions.

Requirements

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
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
Current Oklahoma Teacher’s certificate or be eligible for alternative teacher certification to be obtained within 6 months
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)
Maintain a valid driver’s license
Must possess a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
Must acquire a CAC Card for base entrance
Serves a 12-month trial period

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of creating materials for social media platforms a plus.
Teaching experience with grades 5-8 preferred.

Responsibilities

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & design, and mathematics) student instruction (grade 5)
Assisting with classroom scheduling
Facilitating and assisting with summer camps
Coordinating an afterschool program
Public relations and administrative duties related to the job
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
Providing instruction to students in standard academic subjects in a classroom setting
Performing all related administrative functions