Key Facts

Remote From:

Indiana (USA)

Full time

192 - 192K yearly

English

Hard Skills

Coding Theory Curriculum Development Computer Programming Lesson Planning Curriculum Development Design Thinking Computer Programming Emulators Instructional Design Educational Materials Assisting Teachers Business Development Digital Learning Technology Volunteer Management Content Creation Online Communication

Other Skills

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Research
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Non-Verbal Communication
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Analytical Skills
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Resourcefulness
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Team Building

Roles & Responsibilities

Genuine concern about solving the STEM education gender gap
Experience with K-12 schools as a teacher, parent or former student professionally
Familiarity with New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Computer Science and Design Thinking
Working knowledge of MIT App Inventor and understanding of block coding concepts (loops, variables, conditionals)

Requirements:

Lead a team of 3-4 volunteers, providing direction, coaching, and building team spirit
Develop, curate, format, and test a 10-lesson curriculum (2 hours per lesson) introducing block coding, programming, and MIT App Inventor for middle school girls
Reach out to content providers for partnerships and produce materials for coaches and students to use in afterschool programs
Use ongoing class feedback and technology to deliver innovative curriculum and improve content delivery

JerseySTEM

Education

About JerseySTEM

JerseySTEM is a network of parents, professionals, students and educators whose goal is to promote excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. We are dedicated to partnering with local schools and other organizations to create and enhance STEM-oriented educational opportunities as part of students' paths towards college and career readiness, and to develop effective STEM programs and initiatives that engage students and educators. JerseySTEM is also committed to bridging the gender gap in STEM education and sharing STEM-related opportunities with underprivileged students and communities.

Company type: Startup

Industry: Education

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

About JerseySTEM:

All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.

JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.

Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.

Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.

Overview:

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.

JerseySTEM provides free after school STEM classes to underserved middle school girls grade 5-8.

The Coding Team Lead will research, design and curate, format and test a set of 10 lessons (2 hours each) to introduce topics of block coding, programming, MIT App Inventor, emulators etc in an age appropriate manner to the Middle school girls.

Responsibilities:

Lead team of 3-4 volunteers to:

Provide direction and coaching to your team, build team spirit!
Develop new and interesting STEM curriculum, and update existing curriculum
Reach out to content providers for potential partnership
Produce materials for both Coaches and students to use in the afterschool programs
Produce extracts of the Curriculum to fit the needs of the class
Answer Coach questions, and provide advice on curriculum content delivery

Leverage technology for innovative ways to deliver curriculum
Learn and practice the curriculum concepts (block coding, programming, MIT App Inventor, emulators)
Use feedback from ongoing classes to improve/enhance existing curriculum
Weekly time commitment: 5 - 7 hours weekly

Qualifications:

Genuine concern about/interest in solving the STEM education gender gap
Familiarity with Science and Engineering standards for middle school students
Experience with K-12 schools as a teacher, parent or former student professionally
Familiarity with with New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Computer Science and Design Thinking
Working knowledge of MIT App inventor
Understanding of coding concepts (loops, variables, conditionals etc.)
Understanding of block coding
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong Analytical skills
Resourceful, can-do attitude