STEM Instructor FT (STARBASE MN Duluth)

Job Duties

The STEM Instructor is a full-time, year-round, on-site position located in the Greater Duluth Area. This role is responsible for delivering engaging STEM instruction and hands-on learning experiences to elementary and middle school students through STARBASE Minnesota's educational programs.

The STEM Instructor teaches approximately five hours of student programming each day and guides learners through inquiry-based lessons, experiments, engineering challenges, technology applications, and collaborative projects. Instructors create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that fosters curiosity, confidence, critical thinking, and student success.

In addition to classroom instruction, the STEM Instructor collaborates with fellow team members to develop, refine, and assess curriculum, integrate emerging STEM technologies and best practices, and support continuous program improvement. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, coordinating classroom logistics, maintaining educational equipment and STEM resources, and collecting data and feedback to evaluate program effectiveness.

The Instructor also assists with outreach programming, STEM kits, special events, and community engagement activities. Regular communication with classroom teachers, school administrators, and other stakeholders is an important aspect of the position. As a representative of STARBASE Minnesota, Inc., the Instructor models professionalism, respect, integrity, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Successful candidates possess a strong passion for teaching and helping students succeed, enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team. They demonstrate creativity, innovation, adaptability, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Experience with curriculum development, educational technology, engineering design, coding, computer-aided design (CAD), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), or related STEM applications is desirable, though program-specific training is provided.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Minimum Experience Required

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, a STEM-related field, or a closely related discipline.

Valid Minnesota Tier 3 or Tier 4 teaching license, or the ability to obtain appropriate licensure.

Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate engaging learning experiences.

Strong interest in STEM education and a passion for helping students succeed.

Ability to build positive relationships with students and adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

Commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for students, colleagues, and partners.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively as a member of a collaborative, innovative, and dynamic team.

Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support continuous program improvement.

Proficiency with computers and common educational technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing, implementing, or evaluating STEM curriculum.

Education, training, or professional experience in engineering, physical sciences, technology, computer science, robotics, or related STEM fields.

Experience integrating technology into instruction, including platforms such as CAD, robotics, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), coding, or other emerging technologies.

Knowledge of Minnesota Academic Standards and familiarity with NGSS, STEM, or other national educational standards.

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, including multilingual learners and students with varying academic and learning needs.

Experience in project-based, inquiry-based, or hands-on learning environments.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$51,000.00 - $61,000.00 / Annually

Additional Compensation

Potential sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.

Postal Code

55811

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

102538

Job Benefits

Competitive benefits package, including health insurance with employer-paid contributions.

Employer-paid Dental, LTD, Life insurance

403(b) Plan and Roth available

Generous PTO, holidays, and vacation

Application Email

csjohnson@starbasemn.org