JerseySTEM

PODS101: Coding Team member/Curriculum Designer

Job Locations US
ID
2023-1739
Category
PODS: Program Design
Type
PBC:Pro Bono Contributor (6 months+)
Work Study Eligible
False

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

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
  • 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

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