Program Instructor

Program Instructor

Agency: 025 Oklahoma Military Department

Supervisory Organization:
Oklahoma Military Department

Full time, Regular.

Starting Salary: $44,078.04.

This full‑time state position provides matching contributions to retirement plans, 11 holidays, and a minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year. A comprehensive benefits package includes a benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

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.

• Develop relationships with military and local school personnel.
• 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 with or without notice.

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 expense of the employee to be reimbursed within 45 days of travel.

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.