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.

• 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)

• 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