JerseySTEM
Robotics Team member/Curriculum Designer
JerseySTEM, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Jerseystem Robotics Team Member
This is a pro-bono volunteer position. JerseySTEM provides free after school STEM classes to underserved middle school girls grade 5-8. Join JerseySTEM as a Robotics Team Member and contribute to our mission of providing STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls through exciting robotics projects and activities. This role plays a crucial part in our mission to provide STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls, fostering their interest and skills in robotics and technology. Responsibilities
Collaborate with subject matter experts and educators to identify learning objectives and content requirements. Design curriculum modules, lesson plans, and teaching materials for various STEM subjects, ensuring they are age-appropriate and aligned with educational standards. Create interactive and hands-on activities that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity in students. Incorporate technology and digital resources to enhance learning experiences. Review and edit existing curriculum materials to ensure accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness. Develop specialized curriculum modules focusing on Robotics, designed to engage and challenge middle school students. Work with the Education Team to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the designed curriculum. Provide support and training to educators and volunteers on the effective use of the curriculum materials. Stay up-to-date with developments in the education field and make continuous improvements to the curriculum. Qualifications
Proficiency in robotics design, programming, and electronics. Strong leadership and team management skills. Experience working with middle school students or youth robotics programs. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Problem-solving mindset and creativity in designing robotics projects. Knowledge of STEM education principles and hands-on learning methods. Comfortable using relevant software and hardware tools for robotics. Collaborative and adaptable approach to teamwork. Passion for promoting STEM education and gender equity. Time Commitment 3-6 Hours weekly 6 months minimum
This is a pro-bono volunteer position. JerseySTEM provides free after school STEM classes to underserved middle school girls grade 5-8. Join JerseySTEM as a Robotics Team Member and contribute to our mission of providing STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls through exciting robotics projects and activities. This role plays a crucial part in our mission to provide STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls, fostering their interest and skills in robotics and technology. Responsibilities
Collaborate with subject matter experts and educators to identify learning objectives and content requirements. Design curriculum modules, lesson plans, and teaching materials for various STEM subjects, ensuring they are age-appropriate and aligned with educational standards. Create interactive and hands-on activities that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity in students. Incorporate technology and digital resources to enhance learning experiences. Review and edit existing curriculum materials to ensure accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness. Develop specialized curriculum modules focusing on Robotics, designed to engage and challenge middle school students. Work with the Education Team to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the designed curriculum. Provide support and training to educators and volunteers on the effective use of the curriculum materials. Stay up-to-date with developments in the education field and make continuous improvements to the curriculum. Qualifications
Proficiency in robotics design, programming, and electronics. Strong leadership and team management skills. Experience working with middle school students or youth robotics programs. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Problem-solving mindset and creativity in designing robotics projects. Knowledge of STEM education principles and hands-on learning methods. Comfortable using relevant software and hardware tools for robotics. Collaborative and adaptable approach to teamwork. Passion for promoting STEM education and gender equity. Time Commitment 3-6 Hours weekly 6 months minimum