Program Instructor

Program Instructor Salary

Starting salary: $44,078.04 per year.

• Retirement match contributions
• 11 holidays
• Minimum 15 days annual and sick leave
• Benefit allowance for insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents

The Program Instructor provides STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) instruction to 5th grade students, assists with classroom scheduling, facilitates summer camps, coordinates an after school program, public relations, and other administrative duties assigned by the Supervisor/Director.

• Develop relationships with military and local school personnel
• Collaborate in team teaching 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

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 is a plus.

Bachelor’s degree in STEAM education or related area preferred. Must have teaching certification or be eligible for alternative teacher certification to be obtained within 6 months. Teaching experience with grades 5-8 preferred.

Current Oklahoma Teacher’s certificate or be eligible for alternative teacher certification to be obtained within 6 months.

• Able to lift/carry a minimum of 40 pounds
• Able to climb stairs

• 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
• Serves a 12-month trial period

This position is located at 6500 N. Kelley, Oklahoma City, OK at the Oklahoma Military Complex. Travel may be required at the employee’s expense, to be reimbursed within 45 days.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.