JerseySTEM

PODS501: Engineering Team Member/Curriculum Designer

Job Locations US
ID
2023-1757
Category
PODS: Program Design
Type
PBC:Pro Bono Contributor (6 months+)
Work Study Eligible
False

Overview

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.

 

As a member of a team of 3-4 volunteers, develop and/or acquire as well as improve STEM Engineering 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

  • Develop new and interesting STEM curriculum, and update existing curriculum
  • Reach out to content providers for potential partnership
  • Produce materials for both Program Instructors and students to use in the afterschool programs
  • Produce extracts of the Curriculum to fit the needs of the class
  • Answer content questions, and provide advice on curriculum content delivery
  • Leverage technology for innovative ways to deliver curriculum
  • Learn and practice the curriculum concepts
  • 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!

Qualifications

  • BS and strong background in an engineering related field
  • Experience with STEM curriculum a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Able to adapt and solve problems as they arise
  • Willing to volunteer advice and opinion
  • Enjoy working with a team/collaborating

 

Time Commitment

 

  • 3-6 Hours weekly
  • 6 months minimum

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