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 member/Curriculum Designer 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.

• 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
• Be a proactive team member and be part of building a fun and exciting team!
• Weekly time commitment: 5 hours weekly

• 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

Time Commitment

• 3-6 Hours weekly
• 6 months minimum