Astronomy tutor

About the Role

The Astronomy Tutor at Aerione Bharat will deliver engaging, concept-driven astronomy lessons to school and college-level learners in an on-site, full-time capacity based in Bengaluru.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct interactive classes, demonstrations, and lab-based sessions connecting celestial mechanics, cosmology, and observational astronomy with real-world space science.
• Design and update lesson plans, worksheets, and multimedia content aligned with program objectives.
• Support sessions at facilities such as astronomy expos and rocketry or STEM labs.
• Assess learner progress, provide constructive feedback, and offer academic guidance.
• Collaborate with other educators and program coordinators to refine curriculum, support events and workshops, and uphold a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Classroom teaching, tutoring, or STEM outreach experience.
• Lesson planning and learner assessment skills.
• Comfort with using educational technology, simulations, and multimedia tools.
• Communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with educators, program managers, and academic partners.
• Interest in experiential learning, hands-on experiments, and project-based education related to space and STEM.
• Ready to travel.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in astronomy, astrophysics, or space science.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse age groups.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Science, or a closely related field.
• Prior experience with outreach programs, science clubs, or educational events in astronomy or space science is an advantage.