STEM Facilitator

STEM Facilitator

Salary

$21.03 Hourly

Location

1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL

Job Type

Temporary Part-time

Unit

Academic Affairs

Division/Department

Continuing Ed

Opening Date

10/01/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

We seek a temporary part-time STEM Facilitator to oversee STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) learning experiences for K-12 students and adult audiences at HCC's Challenger Learning Center (CLC) using space simulators, Discovery Lab, virtual platforms, and outreach workshops. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment, and supporting positive visitor interactions by following established instructional procedures, customer service protocols, and facility care guidelines.

General responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Facilitate a range of pre-made hands-on STEM programming, including simulated space missions, STEM challenges, virtual lessons, and other activities.
• Follow lesson plans to meet program objectives while adhering to timing benchmarks and safety protocols.
• Uphold the CLC's customer service and facility care standards.
• Support day-to-day operations and special projects at the CLC.
• Apply classroom-management strategies to create an inclusive, safe, and productive learning environment for groups ranging from 10 to 30 students.
• Directly interact with students during extended periods of mobility throughout the classroom, including positioning oneself to hear student questions spoken in a crowded space.
• Engage students by offering encouragement, answering questions, and guiding independent learning across grade levels.
• Guide students through sequenced instructions on classroom software, tablets, and web-based tools to ensure accurate navigation of each platform.
• Troubleshoot technology issues, which may include accessing narrow spaces under desks to reach outlets and cables.

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Requirements

• Associate degree or relevant experience
• Successful teaching and/or presentation/performance experience
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in learning and using technical software

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Illinois professional educator or substitute teacher license
• Teaching experience within a STEM discipline (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)
• Experience working with middle school and/or junior high school students
• Experience with virtual teaching

The review of applications will be ongoing as needed.

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN NORMAL, IL AND REQUIRES ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON PRESENCE.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

Paid Leave: Under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act

Tax-sheltered Annuity Plan: 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules

Employee Identification Card: Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington- Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit)

Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits are dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, number of hours worked, etc.

Employer Heartland Community College

Address 1500 W. Raab Road

Normal, Illinois, 61761

Phone (309) 268-8130

Website http://www.heartland.edu