Aviation Summer Program Instructor

1 month ago


Chicago, United States AeroStar Avion Insitute Full time

**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 in-person AeroStar and/or online AeroVerse curriculum, activities, projects, and learning solutions
- Coordinate parent and student communications
- Coordinate and oversee field trips
- Manage an in-person 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: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 15 per week

Grade school specialties:

- Elementary school
- High school
- Middle school

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work setting:

- In-person
- Outdoor work
- School
- University

Work Location: In person



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