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Education Program Assistant
Openings: 2 full-time positions | Location: New London, Connecticut (on-site)
Position Summary
Education Program Assistants deliver Government-approved maritime, science, and history programs in the Innovation Lab, STEM/Mission Center, galleries, and other designated spaces. They create an energetic, organized, and safe learning experience for students, families, teachers, and community groups.
Essential Responsibilities
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Facilitate interactive science workshops, rescue simulations, history lessons, and hands-on activities for elementary through high-school groups.
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Operate nautical education carts and lead knot-tying, navigation, maritime-craft, and gallery-based learning activities.
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Lead early-childhood discovery play, story times, and sensory programs in the Innovation Lab.
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Set up, clean, inventory, and maintain educational kits, approved lab materials, and program technology.
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Assist with registration, seating, setup, and logistics for museum-wide educational events and assemblies.
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Serve as a professional, approachable educational ambassador while following Government-approved curriculum and program direction.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor degree in education, museum studies, STEM, history, or equivalent military or professional experience.
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One to three years of teaching, museum education, camp, classroom, STEM-outreach, or comparable instructional experience.
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Ability to explain STEM concepts clearly, facilitate active groups, and engage visitors across age ranges.
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Ability to lift or move educational materials up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods during programs.
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Ability to meet Government-designated child-safety, training, background-investigation, and access requirements for duties involving minors.
Preferred Qualifications
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Knowledge of Coast Guard missions, navigation, knot-tying, lighthouse operations, maritime safety, or aviation.
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Experience with maker-space tools, 3D printers, digital fabrication, or classroom technology.
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Experience supporting early-childhood learners or inclusive instructional environments.
LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.
LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, STEM, history, or equivalent military or professional experience.
- One to three years of teaching, museum education, camp, classroom, STEM outreach, or comparable instructional experience.
- Ability to explain STEM concepts clearly and facilitate active groups across age ranges.
- Ability to lift or move educational materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods during programs.
- Ability to meet government-designated child-safety, training, background-investigation, and access requirements for duties involving minors.
- Knowledge of Coast Guard missions, navigation, knot-tying, lighthouse operations, maritime safety, or aviation.
- Experience with maker-space tools, 3D printers, digital fabrication, or classroom technology.
- Experience supporting early-childhood learners or inclusive instructional environments.
What We Do
DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian global business enterprise serving the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal government clients worldwide. The company provides a range of innovative and cost-effective solutions, specializing in professional and technical services, construction, operations and maintenance, and environmental services, all while remaining rooted in traditional Native Hawaiian values to benefit the Native Hawaiian community.
