STEM Educator Internship at The Tech Interactive

STEM Educator Internship (Fall 2026)

Position Overview

The STEM Educator Intern plays an active role in delivering dynamic, hands-on learning experiences for diverse audiences. This service learning position supports science labs, design challenges, and gallery facilitation while gaining practical experience in informal STEM education, youth engagement, and program facilitation. Interns develop teaching, communication, and operational skills in a fast-paced environment dedicated to inspiring curiosity and innovation. 

Key Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on science labs using provided lesson plans on topics including physics, chemistry, engineering, and design.
• Adapt instruction for different age groups and varied learning styles.
• Occasionally facilitate highly interactive experiences on the gallery floor.
• Prepare, maintain, and reset science lab classrooms and materials for daily programs, including cleaning, organizing, restocking supplies, and maintaining inventory.
• Facilitate positive group dynamics, collaboration, and student engagement.
• Participate in staff training, meetings, and team activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience teaching or working with youth in formal or informal educational settings.
• Ability to communicate scientific and technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences with varying levels of prior knowledge.
• Comfort adapting to changing environments and audiences, including adjusting pace and content in real time.
• Pursuing a BA/BS in education, science, engineering, or related field.
• Experience with hands-on, cooperative learning strategies strongly preferred.
• Multilingual skills are a plus.

Learning Outcomes

• Career & Self-Development / LeadershipInterns will facilitate inclusive, design-based learning experiences for diverse audiences, demonstrating initiative, adaptability, and leadership in educational settings.
• Communication
  Interns will apply effective verbal, nonverbal, and listening skills to engage visitors and collaborate with colleagues in a dynamic, public-facing environment.
• Teamwork
  Interns will collaborate with staff and volunteers and contribute to training and onboarding activities, demonstrating accountability, cooperation, and shared responsibility.
• Critical Thinking / Professionalism
  Interns will identify operational or visitor-experience challenges and propose improvements to exhibits or programs, demonstrating sound judgment, professionalism, and problem-solving skills.

Schedule & Commitment

• 2 days a week from Wednesday - Friday, 8:45 am – 3:00 pm
• Additional optional weekend hours may be available pending operational need. 
• 14-weeks, August 17  - December 11 (off during Thanksgiving week) 
• Active role requiring standing, movement, and lifting materials up to 25 lbs