Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Entry-level / graduate

English

Hard Skills

Cyber Security Artificial Intelligence Curriculum Development Lesson Planning Google Classroom Training Documentation Design Thinking Educational Materials Course Evaluations Content Creation

Other Skills

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Training And Development
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Resourcefulness
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Teamwork
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Analytical Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

Genuine concern about/interest in solving the STEM education gender gap
Familiarity with New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Computer Science and Design Thinking
Experience designing curriculum related to Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
Experience with K-12 schools as a teacher, parent or former student professionally

Requirements:

Work with Program Design Team Lead and Community Engagement Team Lead to define the overall goal of the designated course
Lead and support Curriculum Designers to research existing curricula, curate and develop new materials, and develop Google Classroom materials for 10 lessons
Produce both teacher and student materials and organize/train-the-trainer sessions
Deliver training to the program instructors and participate in weekly team collaboration calls

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:

JerseySTEM provides free after school STEM classes to underserved middle school girls grade 5-8. The Curriculum Lead for “New Trends in Computer Science” will research, design and curate, format and test a set of 10 lessons (2 hours each) to introduce topics of Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence in an age appropriate manner to the Middle school girls.

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.

Responsibilities:

Work with Program Design Team Lead and Community Engagement Team Lead to define overall goal of the designated course
Manage and support a team comprising of Curriculum Designers to:

Research existing curricula
Curate existing material and develop new material
Develop Google Classroom Material in 10 lessons
Produce both Teacher and Student material
Organize and document “Train the Trainer” sessions
Deliver the training to the Program Instructors

Attend a weekly team call for collaboration (TBD)

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
Experience designing curriculum related to Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity
Strong Analytical skills
Resourceful, can-do attitude