PODS501: Engineering Team Member/Curriculum Designer

Summary

JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey. The Engineering Team Member/Curriculum Designer will work with a volunteer team to develop, acquire, and improve engineering outreach curriculum and supporting materials for after-school programs serving girls in grades 5–8. The role also involves collaborating with content providers, leveraging technology, answering curriculum questions, and refining materials based on classroom feedback.

Responsibilities

• 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.)
• 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!

Skills

• BS and strong background in an engineering related field
• 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
• 3-6 Hours weekly
• 6 months minimum
• Experience with STEM curriculum a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• BS and strong background in an engineering related field
• 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
• 3-6 Hours weekly
• 6 months minimum

Nice to Haves

• Experience with STEM curriculum a plus

Benefits

• Approximately six flexible hours per week
• A $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership; K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.