Program Instructor

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • $44,078

About The Position

Note : This is a year round teaching position; for more information about this program go to www.starbasedod.org . Compensation: $44078.00 Benefits : This is a full-time state position that provides a percentage of matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans, 11 holidays, and a minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year. The state also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. 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. Essential Functions: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : 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. Knowledge of creating materials for social media platforms a plus. Education and Experience : 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. Licenses/Certificates required : Current Oklahoma Teacher’s certificate or be eligible for alternative teacher certification to be obtained within 6 months. Physical Requirements: Able to lift/carry a minimum of 40 pounds Able to climb stairs Conditions of Employment : 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) This is a federal funded position, contingent on continuous federal funding Maintain a valid driver’s license Must possess a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate FLSA Exempt status Tobacco and Vape free facility Must acquire a CAC Card for base entrance Serves a 12-month trial period Notes : This STARBASE position is located in Oklahoma City, OK Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub . If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact

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)
• This is a federal funded position, contingent on continuous federal funding
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
• FLSA Exempt status
• Tobacco and Vape free facility
• 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
• other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Director

Benefits

• 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: Entry Level