Associate Educator

Department: Innovation Academy

Reports to: Education Manager

Status: Full-Time

Pay Range: 65K-72K

About Building Momentum:

Building Momentum is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SVDOSB) specializing in technology and training (buildmo.com). Building Momentum is currently growing significantly and offers successful candidates a chance to train future generations of problem solvers. Building Momentum is a young, nimble company that values and rewards innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and personal and professional development. Our compensation and benefits plan is designed to attract and retain talented individuals from various disciplines. We offer 401(k) matching, health benefits, flexible leave, generous time off, progressive parental leave, in addition to competitive base salaries.

The Role:

An Education Associate at Building Momentum is expected to be the second in command of the Education department. This is a high-intensity, full time position that will report to the Education Director. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching and exceptional people skills. The candidate will also be familiar and comfortable with engaging and communicating with all age groups. A strong candidate should also possess the ability to perform confidently in high-stress situations. 

The Education Associate will spend the majority of their time developing, testing, and writing new curriculum. All our curriculum is project-based learning, using creative problem-solving through the use of technology such as 3D printing, laser cutting, welding, CAD, electronics, etc. Prior knowledge of technology is not required – technology can be easily taught.  

The Education Associate is expected to spend the rest of their time on education engagements; however, they may also be occasionally tasked with facilitation and other department projects. Building Momentum is a small, flexible team that collaborates across all departments when needed. 

The Education Associate’s primary role during the summer season is to help coordinate summer camps. This includes training seasonal hires, purchasing materials, administrative work, providing support for camps, and reporting back to the Education Director. 

While we aim to stick to 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday from 0900-1700, this position requires a flexible schedule. Due to the nature of academic calendars, there will be weekend and evening hours.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Work as part of a team 

  • Mentoring local non-profit groups as part of Building Momentum 

  • Conduct training as part of the Building Momentum team  

  • Develop, create, and test curriculum for upcoming classes or products 

  • Buildout and organize classrooms and makerspaces

Required Soft Skills 

A successful candidate will display the following qualities:  

  • Accountability for one’s actions 

  • Committed to the improvement of themselves and others 

  • Open communication with management 

  • Anticipating needs/being proactive 

    A desire for high-quality output

  • Self-motivation 

  • High attention to detail 

  • Intellectual curiosity 

Required Skills/Experience 

A successful candidate will meet the following competencies:  

  • Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred 

  • Strong organization, time management, and task prioritization skills   

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including one-on-one and group instruction  

  • Ability to perform in high stress situations  

  • Experience working with children and/or large groups

  • Experience and comfort with talking to all ages 

  • Experience with independent learning in unfamiliar subject matter  

  • Thrives in an unstructured environment 

  • Strong problem-solving skills 

  • Microsoft Office proficient  

  • Advanced working proficiency in English; fluency preferred   

  • Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs  

Optional Skills and Experience 

  • First Aid, AED, and CPR training or certification 

  • Basic machine maintenance 

  • Experience managing others 

  • Experience engaging students with behavioral or cognitive impairments 

  • Valid Driver’s License 

  • Experience with requirements of boy scouts merit badges and/or girl scouts events 

  • Basic making/building experience