Aviation Summer Program Instructor - Chicago, United States - AeroStar Avion Insitute

Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility of a Program Instructor is to instruct AeroStar's aviation education curriculum in-person, in a classroom environment, (normally after school and/or on Saturdays) or online via our e-learning platform, the "AeroVerse," for students in grades K through 12.

As a Program Instructor, you will instruct fun aviation, aerospace, and STEM-focused lessons and lead engaging student activities.


You will also:

• Make a difference by helping students learn about aviation, aerospace, and STEM concepts, including educational and career pathways in these industries
• Facilitate inperson AeroStar and/or online AeroVerse curriculum, activities, projects, and learning solutions
• Coordinate parent and student communications
• Coordinate and oversee field trips
• Manage an inperson classroom with at least a 15:1 student to instructor ratio
• Manage an online classroom
• Provide students with feedback and maintain a positive learning environment
• Attend program development meetings scheduled outside of program hours
• Commute to Chicago and event locations in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area and Northwest Indiana for program dates, events and/ or field trips
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization
• Maintain records to track attendance and participation

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• College Senior or Bachelor's degree or higher
• Must pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Must have an aviation background or aviation experience
• Three years of teaching, instruction, or group facilitation experience
• Teaching certificate desired but not required

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Familiarity with drones, aircraft, spacecraft, rotorcraft, airport design, and flight simulators
• Laptop/Computer/ Tablet and Internet skills
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (e.g., Google Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavioral challenges

SALARY
$15-$21 an hour


Job Types:
Part-time, Contract


Pay:
$ $21.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school
• High school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Inperson
• Outdoor work
• School
• University

Work Location:
In person