Instructor, Aerospace and STEAM

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 70000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez Lompoc Orcutt and Santa Maria.

Job Summary

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 Elementary School Assignment possession of one of the following: A. A valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) with demonstrated experience delivering STEAM/STEM instruction; orB. 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; orC. 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 Middle School (7th or 8th Grade) Assignment possession of one of the following:A. A valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) with demonstrated experience delivering STEAM/STEM instruction; orB. A valid Single Subject Teaching Credential in a related field (such as science mathematics engineering or industrial and technology education); orC. 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; orD. 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.

Please include with your application:ResumeLetter of IntentLetters of recommendation (three within the last year)College/University transcripts

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 Elementary School Assignment possession of one of the following: A. A valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) with demonstrated experience delivering STEAM/STEM instruction; orB. 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; orC. 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 Middle School (7th or 8th Grade) Assignment possession of one of the following:A. A valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) with demonstrated experience delivering STEAM/STEM instruction; orB. A valid Single Subject Teaching Credential in a related field (such as science mathematics engineering or industrial and technology education); orC. 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; orD. 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.

Please include with your application:ResumeLetter of IntentLetters of recommendation (three within the last year)College/University transcripts

Comments and Other Information

Additional Incentives:$2000 MA Stipend (based on full-time equivalency)Professional DevelopmentCalSTRS RetirementStudent 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: and Other Information

Additional Incentives:$2000 MA Stipend (based on full-time equivalency)Professional DevelopmentCalSTRS RetirementStudent 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: all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

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