PODS201: Robotics Team member/Curriculum Designer

Overview

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