PODS101: Coding Team member/Curriculum Designer
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JerseySTEM, Inc.
US
Summary
The Coding Team member will research, design, and test a 10-lesson curriculum focused on block coding and programming for middle school girls. They will also provide ongoing support to coaches and update materials based on classroom feedback.
Job Description
About JerseySTEM
All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.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.
Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.
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
JerseySTEM is a network of parents, professionals, students and educators whose goal is to promote excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. We are dedicated to partnering with local schools and other organizations to create and enhance STEM-oriented educational opportunities as part of students' paths towards college and career readiness, and to develop effective STEM programs and initiatives that engage students and educators. JerseySTEM is also committed to bridging the gender gap in STEM education and sharing STEM-related opportunities with underprivileged students and communities.
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Chatham, New Jersey
JerseySTEM is a network of parents, professionals, students and educators whose goal is to promote excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. We are dedicated to partnering with local schools and other organizations to create and enhance STEM-oriented educational opportunities as part of students' paths towards college and career readiness, and to develop effective STEM programs and initiatives that engage students and educators. JerseySTEM is also committed to bridging the gender gap in STEM education and sharing STEM-related opportunities with underprivileged students and communities.
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Chatham, New Jersey
