Stem Educator ($30/Hr) Jobs

STEM Educator

Looking to teach STEM and influence the next generation? iFLY is looking for a passionate STEM Educator, who wants a part-time, flexible position. Majority of field trips occur Monday – Friday in the AM.

iFLY has hosted over 10,000 STEM field trips and more than 300,000 students nationwide! Our STEM Educators guide students (elementary, middle school and high school) through an immersive, hands-on learning experience. During our program, every student will learn STEM concepts related to our wind tunnel, participate in a grade-appropriate activities, and fly with an experienced flight instructor in our wind tunnel.

What You'll Do:

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

Who You Are:

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

Ideal:

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

This is a part-time. Hours vary based on seasonality, schedule, and needs. Majority of field trips occur Monday – Friday in the AM.

Job Types: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Perks: Educator Flight Time Rate ($5.00 per minute)