Education Coordinator
Flying Cloud Institute
Where Science Meets Art
Job Description
Flying Cloud Institute (FCI) seeks a dedicated and inspiring educator to lead its science and art programs in
community schools and during outside-of-school time. FCI is a dynamic, small nonprofit committed to inspiring
the natural curiosity of children through real world science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM)
investigations that inspire creativity.
The Education Coordinator will teach, coordinate, and design STEM residencies in K-8 classrooms for schools
throughout the Berkshires. This position also leads vacation camp programs, after school workshops, Family
STEAM challenge events, and works with the FCI team to appropriately budget, plan, and execute programs.
They will work in partnership with local school districts, artists, teachers, STEM professionals, and nonprofit
organizations to deliver meaningful experiences to youth. Most duties occur on weekdays with very occasional
weekend or evening programs.
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or if
you have a less traditional background. We are looking for the best person to join the team and we welcome
your interest! We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
community schools and during outside-of-school time. FCI is a dynamic, small nonprofit committed to inspiring
the natural curiosity of children through real world science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM)
investigations that inspire creativity.
The Education Coordinator will teach, coordinate, and design STEM residencies in K-8 classrooms for schools
throughout the Berkshires. This position also leads vacation camp programs, after school workshops, Family
STEAM challenge events, and works with the FCI team to appropriately budget, plan, and execute programs.
They will work in partnership with local school districts, artists, teachers, STEM professionals, and nonprofit
organizations to deliver meaningful experiences to youth. Most duties occur on weekdays with very occasional
weekend or evening programs.
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or if
you have a less traditional background. We are looking for the best person to join the team and we welcome
your interest! We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
- Ideally a Masters in teaching or similar education degree. Minimum requirement is a current or in-progress
- Bachelor or Masters degree in a STEM discipline, education, and/ or the arts
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience and a passion for K-12 STEAM education
- Demonstrated experience working with children in classroom and/ or out-of-school time settings
- Ability to exercise cultural competence and best practices in inclusion and equity
- Child and adult First Aid and CPR certification (training provided upon hire as needed)
- Must be physically able to work outside all day on occasion and lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Must have reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and have had a driver’s license for a minimum of three
- consecutive years.
- Must be able to successfully pass a CORI and SORI background check.
Salary range: $46,000 - $56,000
Benefits: Eligible staff may elect to enroll in FCI’s health insurance plan. FCI also offers a retirement plan with
matching contributions through Mass CORE. Employment also includes 10 paid holidays, paid sick time, and up
to 120 hours of paid vacation leave.