PODS201: Robotics Team member/Curriculum Designer

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

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