STEM Instructor
Location: STARBASE Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
Job Posting End Date: Until filled
Salary: $44,078.04 annually ($3,673.17 per month pay schedule)
Note: This is a year round teaching position but before you move on to the next job announcement please note that this job has NO recess duty, grades, lesson plans, parents, conferences, field trips, lunch duty...did we mention NO DUTY. You get to do super cool experiments with 5th graders and go home. For more information about this program goto www.starbasedod.org.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in STEAM education or related area preferred
- Oklahoma Teacher Certification required
- Must have teaching certification or be eligible for alternative teacher certification to be obtained within 6 months.
- Teaching experience with grades 5-8 preferred.
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
How to Apply - Position Code JR61184:
- Internal applicants (Current state of Oklahoma employees) Login to your Workday account; open the Career application and find internal posting.
- External applicants MUST go to the State Of Oklahoma job listings and apply to be considered for this position. Direct link to position on State of Oklahoma Careers site (copy and paste to your browser) > https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/okgovjobs?q=JR61184
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. Annual longevity pay starts after 2 years of service.
Basic Purpose: This 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 after school program, public relations and administrative duties related to the job and other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Director.
Essential Functions
- 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.
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 at any time 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.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift/carry a minimum of 40 pounds
- Able to climb stairs
Conditions of Employment:
- Serves a 12-month trial period
- 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
- FLSA Exempt status
- Tobacco and Vape free facility
- Must acquire a CAC Card for base entrance
Notes: This position is located at 6500 N. Kelley, Oklahoma City, OK at the Oklahoma City Military Complex.
Travel may be required at the expense of the employee to be reimbursed within 45 days of travel. Employment eligibility verified through e-Verify (Homeland Security), and a National Agency Check for positions that require computer access.
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
State of Oklahoma properties are smoke-free and vape-free therefore, the use of any and all tobacco products including, but not limited to, cigarettes, pipes, smokeless tobacco, other tobacco product, electronic cigarettes/vaping devices or any other product packaged for smoking or the simulation of smoking (regardless of nicotine content) is prohibited on all state properties.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,078.04 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
License/Certification:
- Oklahoma Teaching Certificate (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Oklahoma City, OK 73111 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oklahoma City, OK 73111: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
