STARBASE Program Instructor

: The STARBASE Program Instructor delivers hands-on STEM instruction to elementary school students following the Department of Defense (DoD) curriculum guidelines. This position implements and instructs all STARBASE lessons.

NOTE: The STARBASE Program is funded by the Department of Defense. Annual appointments are subject to annual reauthorization of federal funds. Continued appointments are contingent upon the availability of funding.

: - Designs and develops engaging and age-appropriate STEM curriculum in alignment with DoD standards

• Delivers high quality instruction to students, utilizing effective teaching strategies, resources, and technologies to promote student engagement and learning
• Collaborates with other STARBASE instructors, school personnel, parents, military staff, and community partners to enhance the overall educational experience for students
• Participates in STARBASE evaluation activities, collecting data and soliciting feedback to assess the effectiveness of the program
• Facilitates hands-on experiments, activities, and projects that enable students to apply their knowledge, develop problem-solving skills, and foster creativity
• Provides guidance, supervision, and support to students during activities to ensure safety and effective learning outcomes
• Identifies individual student needs and provides differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities
• Prepares and submits reports as required
• Engages in continuous professional development to stay current with the latest developments, research, and best practices in STARBASE and STEM education
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

: Bachelors degree in education or a STEM field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Three (3) years classroom experience in education.

Ability to obtain/maintain base access for MCAS Cherry Point.

Ability to pass security and background checks required by DoDI 1402.05.

Preferred

Masters degree in a STEM field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Experience teaching STEM related subjects to elementary age students.

: Knowledge

• Knowledge of modern teaching methods and techniques
• Student development theory, techniques and research associated with ensuring the success of diverse student populations
• Curriculum and program development processes and techniques
• College policies and procedures
  
  

Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills and technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  
  

Abilities

• Manage and prioritize multiple activities
• Assess individual needs, establish realistic and appropriate goals and objectives, and design and implement a program for each student
• Maintain suitable classroom control
• Maintain accurate class records, including attendance and lesson plans, and submit reports in a timely manner
• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress by observations and formal/informal assessments
• Maintain suitable learning environment including appropriate planning and organization of classroom, and providing appropriate materials
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation, varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels