Role overview

Qualifications

BS and strong background in engineering field
Experience delivering middle school curriculum a plus
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Able to adapt and solve problems as they arise

Responsibilities

Lead team of 3-4 volunteers to provide direction and coaching
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

Key facts

Remote from: Indiana (USA)
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Hard skills

Curriculum Development Engineering Support

Other skills

Team Leadership
Coaching
Problem Solving
Communication
Adaptability

About the company

JerseySTEM

Education

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 details

Company typeStartup

IndustryEducation

Company size11 - 50

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Job description

Overview:

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.

Lead team of 3-4 volunteers to develop and/or acquire as well as improve Trchnology (Coding, Robptics, AI, Cyber) STEM Outreach Program curriculum to be delivered to middle school girls (grades 5-8) who are in underserved communities. (The Outreach Programs are typically delivered as after-school programs following a fall/spring semester schedule.)

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
Use feedback from ongoing classes to improve/enhance existing curriculum

Qualifications:

BS and strong background in engineering field
Experience delivering middle school curriculum a plus
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Able to adapt and solve problems as they arise
Willing to volunteer advice and opinion

Time Commitment

3-6 Hours weekly
6 months minimum