Instructor, Aerospace and STEAM

Instructor, Aerospace and STEAM Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/26/2026 Contact Erin Kerrutt-Dent 5353 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range: $70,590 - $138,482 Annually Add'l Salary Info Eligible employees may also receive a $2,000 stipend for a MA degree or a $3,000 stipend for a Doctorate. Length of Work Year 1.0 FTE, 186 days, 10 months Employment Type Full Time Benefits Excellent Health & Welfare Benefits Location Santa Maria, CA About the Employer The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria. Job Summary To provide aerospace-related STEAM instruction to upper elementary and middle school students in Santa Barbara County, primarily Santa Maria, Lompoc, Guadalupe, and Orcutt. Responsibilities include the design, development, documentation, and delivery of hands‑on, interactive classroom and/or virtual reality‑based learning experiences aligned with grant objectives through the Career Technical Education (CTE) Department. Requirements / Qualifications Assignment may be in 5th grade and/or 7th/8th grade. Vacancy is for the 2026-2027 school year and based in Santa Maria, CA. Position is contingent upon funding and funded through June 30, 2027. Elementary School (5th grade) Assignment A valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) with demonstrated experience delivering STEAM/STEM instruction; or A valid Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential in a related industry sector such as Engineering and Architecture, Manufacturing and Product Development, or Transportation; or Minimum three (3) years of relevant aerospace, engineering, or STEAM-related industry experience, and eligibility for enrollment in a Commission-approved Designated Subjects Career Technical Education credential program upon hire. Middle School (7th or 8th Grade) Assignment A valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) with demonstrated experience delivering STEAM/STEM instruction; or A valid Single Subject Teaching Credential in a related field (such as science, mathematics, engineering, or industrial and technology education); or A valid Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential in a related industry sector such as Engineering and Architecture, Manufacturing and Product Development, or Transportation; or Minimum three (3) years of relevant aerospace, engineering, or STEAM-related industry experience, and eligibility for or enrollment in a Commission‑approved Designated Subjects Career Technical Education credential program upon hire. Application Materials Please include with your application: Resume Letter of Intent Letters of recommendation (three within the last year) College/University transcripts Additional Incentives $2,000 MA Stipend (based on full-time equivalency) Professional Development CalSTRS Retirement Grant stipends available for enrolling and completing higher education coursework. Student Loan Forgiveness The Santa Barbara County Education Office is currently an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information, please visit: manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation #J-18808-Ljbffr Santa Barbara County Education Office