STEM Educator ($40/hr)

iFLY Careers • Ontario, CA

1d • $40 • Onsite

About The Position

iFLY is seeking a passionate STEM Educator for a part-time, flexible position. The role involves guiding elementary, middle, and high school students through immersive, hands-on learning experiences related to the wind tunnel. iFLY has a strong track record, having hosted over 10,000 STEM field trips and served more than 300,000 students nationwide. During the program, every student will learn STEM concepts related to the wind tunnel, participate in grade-appropriate activities, and fly with an experienced flight instructor in the wind tunnel. Most field trips occur Monday – Friday in the AM, but flexible availability for evenings and weekends is anticipated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering, mathematics, STEM education, or related field
• Mastery of science and mathematics concepts covered in K-12 school curriculum
• Comfortable teaching and leading groups, up to 130 students at a time (average group size is approximately 40 students)
• Teaching experience in a classroom, camp, museum, or other STEM education setting
• Energetic and care about engaging children and adults in STEM learning
• Strong public speaking skills
• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to react positively to rapidly changing circumstances

Nice To Haves

• Graduate Degree in science, engineering, mathematics, STEM education, or related field
• Experience with inquiry-based teaching methods
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person presentations, introducing students to grade-appropriate STEM concepts related to the wind tunnel.
• Collaborate with iFLY Flight Instructors to demonstrate how everyday objects behave in our wind tunnel.
• Facilitate a grade-appropriate science activity or experiment.
• Engage with school teachers and parents to elicit constructive feedback about the Education Program.
• Work with iFLY staff to ensure successful program implementation.
• Communicate with Education Program staff to maintain and improve program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees