STARBASE Teacher Assistant 2026-00796
Salary $18.56 Hourly
Location Cheyenne, WY
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Job Number 2026-00796
Department Military Department
Division Military Department
Opening Date 03/17/2026
Closing Date Continuous
FLSA Non-Exempt
Job Classification ETCT05
Description Benefits Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Launch your career and inspire the next generation of innovators with the Wyoming STARBASE Academy! We're looking for an enthusiastic Teacher Assistant to join our dynamic team and help bring STEM learning to life.
In this role, you'll support Certified Classroom Instructors and the Outreach & Advanced Coordinator in preparing and delivering engaging, hands-on lessons that spark curiosity and creativity. You'll also have the opportunity to step into the lead role and teach the approved STARBASE curriculum when needed, making a direct impact in the classroom.
If you're passionate about education, enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and want to make a difference in students' lives, this is your chance to be part of something exciting!
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future Flexible schedules and work-life balance options Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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Human Resource Contact: Molly Skala / molly.skala@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
Assist Certified Classroom Instructors with classroom supervision and instruction. This position will step in and teach the approved STARBASE curriculum in the event the Certified Classroom Instructor is absent.
Provides support and reinforcement for Certified Classroom Instructors using the approved STARBASE curriculum by planning, preparing materials, setting up classrooms, cleaning up, and providing personalized academic assistance to individuals needing support.
Assist the Outreach & Advanced Coordinator with community events and the after-school program as a STEM coach.
Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager, Certified Classroom Instructors, the Outreach & Advanced Coordinator, and the Program Director.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Preference will be given to candidates with experience implementing STEM Instruction.
Preference will be given to candidates with skills using Google applications, uploading photos from Apple to PC products, creating Slide Decks, and toggling between multiple web-based applications.
**Must have a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of teaching, research, presenting, testing, managing behaviors, accommodating diverse learning styles, and other instructional methods.
Knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematical concepts.
Innovative, creative, positive, and self-driven work habits to work effectively, independently, and cooperatively under minimal supervision.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, meet deadlines, and adapt to directives while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associates Degree (typically in Education)
Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction)
OR
Education & Experience Substitution: 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Necessary
Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: This position requires moving around tight spaces within classrooms, throughout military facilities, and over uneven terrain in all weather conditions to teach, support Certified Classroom Instructors, and manage student behaviors.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position while working with students (approximately 6 hours).
Occasionally lift, carry, move, and dispense objects up to 35 pounds.
NOTES: FLSA: Non-Exempt
Must pass a federal background check.
Supplemental Information
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy: Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
Know your full value. Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax. Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.
01 (AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.) High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent Some college Coursework, No Degree Received Associates Degree Associates Degree and additional coursework Bachelors Degree Bachelors Degree and additional coursework Masters Degree Masters Degree and additional coursework Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree and additional coursework None of the Above
02 (AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.) 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours N/A
03 (ETCT05) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description? No relevant experience, but willing to learn. Less than two (2) years of relevant experience. Two (2) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience. Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
04 (AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05 Do you have experience implementing STEM Instruction? Yes No
06 Do you have skills using Google applications, uploading photos from Apple to PC products, creating Slide Decks, and toggling between multiple web-based applications? Yes No
07 Do you have a valid drivers license? Yes No
08 (A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity? Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming Indeed LinkedIn Zip Recruiter Wyoming Workforce Center Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.) Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement Career Fair Human Resources Division Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee) Current State Employee Other
09 (A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
10 (A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
11 (AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application.
I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure. Yes No I am not a veteran
12 (AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
Current State Employee Veteran - DD214 Attached Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached None of the above
13 (A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
I have read and understand the above statement. Yes No
Required Question
Employer State of Wyoming
Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the General Description Section
Statewide, Wyoming, 82002
Phone 307-777-7188
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm