JerseySTEM
PODS501: Engineering Team Member/Curriculum Designer
JerseySTEM - Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20001
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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
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