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Instructor, Aerospace and STEAM

Santa Barbara County Education Office
Santa Barbara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026

Instructor, Aerospace and STEAM at Santa Barbara County Education Office

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Date Posted
5/26/2026
Contact
Erin Kerrutt-Dent
805-964-4711 5353
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$70,590 - $138,482 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Eligible employees may also receive a $2,000 stipend for a MA degree or a $3,000 stipend for a Doctorate.
Length of Work Year
1.0 FTE, 186 days, 10 months
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Excellent Health & Welfare Benefits
Location
Santa Maria, CA
Position
2817

About the Employer

The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.

Job Summary

Job Summary

To provide aerospace-related STEAM instruction to upper elementary and middle school students in Santa Barbara County, primarily Santa Maria, Lompoc, Guadalupe, and Orcutt. Responsibilities include the design, development, documentation, and delivery of hands-on, interactive classroom and/or virtual reality-based learning experiences aligned with grant objectives through the Career Technical Education (CTE) Department.

Requirements / Qualifications

Assignment may be in 5th grade and/or 7th/8th grade. Vacancy is for the 2026-2027 school year and based in Santa Maria, CA. For Elementary School Assignment, possession of one of the following: A. A valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) with demonstrated experience delivering STEAM/STEM instruction; or B. A valid Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential in a related industry sector such as Engineering and Architecture, Manufacturing and Product Development, or Transportation; or C. Minimum three (3) years of relevant aerospace, engineering, or STEAM-related industry experience, and eligibility for enrollment in a Commission-approved Designated Subjects Career Technical Education credential program upon hire. For Middle School (7th or 8th Grade) Assignment, possession of one of the following: A. A valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) with demonstrated experience delivering STEAM/STEM instruction; or B. A valid Single Subject Teaching Credential in a related field (such as science, mathematics, engineering, or industrial and technology education); or C. A valid Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential in a related industry sector such as Engineering and Architecture, Manufacturing and Product Development, or Transportation; or D. Minimum three (3) years of relevant aerospace, engineering, or STEAM-related industry experience, and eligibility for or enrollment in a Commission-approved Designated Subjects Career Technical Education credential program upon hire.

Please include with your application: Resume Letter of Intent Letters of recommendation (three within the last year) College/University transcripts

Requirements / Qualifications

Assignment may be in 5th grade and/or 7th/8th grade. Vacancy is for the 2026-2027 school year and based in Santa Maria, CA. For Elementary School Assignment, possession of one of the following: A. A valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) with demonstrated experience delivering STEAM/STEM instruction; or B. A valid Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential in a related industry sector such as Engineering and Architecture, Manufacturing and Product Development, or Transportation; or C. Minimum three (3) years of relevant aerospace, engineering, or STEAM-related industry experience, and eligibility for enrollment in a Commission-approved Designated Subjects Career Technical Education credential program upon hire. For Middle School (7th or 8th Grade) Assignment, possession of one of the following: A. A valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) with demonstrated experience delivering STEAM/STEM instruction; or B. A valid Single Subject Teaching Credential in a related field (such as science, mathematics, engineering, or industrial and technology education); or C. A valid Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential in a related industry sector such as Engineering and Architecture, Manufacturing and Product Development, or Transportation; or D. Minimum three (3) years of relevant aerospace, engineering, or STEAM-related industry experience, and eligibility for or enrollment in a Commission-approved Designated Subjects Career Technical Education credential program upon hire.

Please include with your application: Resume Letter of Intent Letters of recommendation (three within the last year) College/University transcripts

Comments and Other Information

Additional Incentives: $2,000 MA Stipend (based on full-time equivalency) Professional Development CalSTRS Retirement Grant stipends available for enrolling and completing higher education coursework. Student Loan Forgiveness: The Santa Barbara County Education Office is currently an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

Comments and Other Information


Additional Incentives: $2,000 MA Stipend (based on full-time equivalency) Professional Development CalSTRS Retirement Grant stipends available for enrolling and completing higher education coursework. Student Loan Forgiveness: The Santa Barbara County Education Office is currently an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
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