STARBASE Instructor Assistant

Instructor Assistant

STARBASE Wright-Patt/ Beavercreek City Schools

Works 90 days every six months

7.5 hours/day, 8:00-3:30

Start Date: Aug. 10, 2026

General Job Description:

Energetic and self-motivated Instructor Assistant to help create memorable, positive learning experiences. Working directly with the STARBASE Wright-Patt Director, Deputy Director, and Program Instructors, you will support classroom management and daily STEM instruction. This is an Employee-At-Will position contingent upon continued DoD funding. Please note that this is a specialized DoD outreach role and is a separate entity from regular classroom teacher assistant positions regarding salary and leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Instruction: Assist 5th-grade students with the DoD STARBASE STEM curriculum using a collaborative co-teaching model.
• Manage Classrooms: Set up, tear down, and inventory lesson materials routinely to keep shared classrooms organized.
• Build Rapport: Maintain a fun, professional relationship with participating students, visiting classroom teachers, and staff.
• Assist Camps: Provide instruction and operational support for summer camp participants as assigned.
• Represent the Program: Participate in at least two community outreach events, such as TechFest or the STEM Hoopla Challenge.

Salary: $171.76/day plus benefits