PODS401: Lab Sciences Team Member/Curriculum Designer

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.

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.

JerseySTEM is seeking a Lab Sciences Team Member/Curriculum Designer to play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing our STEM education offerings for underrepresented middle school girls. As the Lab Sciences Team Member/Curriculum Designer, you will be creating engaging and hands-on lab sciences curriculum to inspire and educate young minds.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and educators to design innovative lab-based activities.
• Develop comprehensive curriculum modules that align with JerseySTEM's mission and educational goals.
• Ensure that the lab sciences curriculum is age-appropriate and aligned with educational standards.
• Integrate interactive and inquiry-based learning techniques into curriculum materials.
• Review and improve existing lab sciences curriculum content for accuracy and effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and support to curriculum team members, offering mentorship and training.
• Collaborate with other curriculum teams to ensure interdisciplinary connections within programs.

Qualifications

• Strong passion for STEM education and lab sciences.
• Experience in curriculum design and development, particularly in lab sciences subjects.
• Knowledge of educational standards and best practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Creativity in developing hands-on and engaging lab activities.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team of curriculum developers.
• Familiarity with digital tools for curriculum development.
• Commitment to promoting gender equity in STEM education.

Time Commitment

• 3-6 Hours weekly
• 6 months minimum