PODS200: Robotics Team Lead

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

JerseySTEM is seeking a dedicated and skilled Robotics Team Lead to oversee and guide our robotics initiatives. 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

• Work with Program Design Team Lead and Community Engagement Team Lead to define overall goal of the designated course
• Manage and support a team comprising of Curriculum Designers to:
• Research existing curricula
• Curate existing material and develop new material
• Develop Google Classroom Material in 10 lessons
• Produce both Teacher and Student material
• Organize and document “Train the Trainer” sessions
• Deliver the training to the Program Instructors
• Attend a weekly team call for collaboration (TBD)

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.