Blast Teacher Chaperone Applications

Calling all middle and high school STEM and CTE teachers!

We are looking for teachers with the following experience:

• Holds a current teaching license in a STEM subject for Virginia middle or high school.
•  Formal education experience teaching earth science, aviation, and/or integrative STEM education, preferred
• Ability to attend mandatory teacher chaperone orientation
• Ability to attend one or more BLAST sessions

BLAST chaperones will attend the BLAST residential program at one or more of the five sessions to be held at Old Dominion University, William & Mary, Virginia Tech, Radford University, and/or the University of Virginia. In addition to supporting the summer session(s), BLAST Chaperones will serve as program ambassadors during the fall of the following school year by promoting the program within their district. BLAST chaperones will accompany and walk students to all activities, tours, and demonstrations and encourage participation. Chaperones will assist with or orchestrate icebreaker activities as needed and ensure student safety. Chaperones will complete online tutorials and background checks as required by the university Youth Protection Office.  

BLAST Teacher Chaperone Stipend

$1000

Accommodations

All meals will be provided during the BLAST session. Chaperones will be housed at the institution’s dorms, near their student group.

Application Deadline: February 1

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation must be provided by a current or former supervisor, department chair, school administrator, or someone who can attest to the applicant’s professional qualifications. Once the applicant has submitted their application, the system will email the specified individuals instructions on how to submit their online letters of recommendation. Inform them that they will be receiving an email from notices@spacegrant.net with these instructions.

All letters of recommendation must be submitted via the online application system. Letters of recommendation submitted in any other manner will not be accepted.

Important Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to follow up with the people who are providing letters of recommendation to ensure the recommendations are submitted electronically by the deadline. The applicant will receive an email notification when each of these letters is submitted.

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