PODS000: Director Of Program Design at JerseySTEM Inc

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Design, STEM Education, Curriculum Development, Team Management, Volunteer Coaching, Community Engagement, Gender Equity, Outcome Metrics, Training, Collaboration, Educational Programs, Resource Management, Curriculum Review, Relationship Management, Interactive Learning, Coaching

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

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 position. The Head of Outreach Programs assesses trends in STEM education and enrichment programs, and works closely with Community and College Engagement to recommend JerseySTEM Outreach offerings. The Head of OTPR oversees and provides direction to STEM program design teams that design or acquire curriculum for delivery to middle schooler students in after-school enrichment programs. Responsibilities Manage and coach Outreach Program design teams, ensuring volunteers have needed resources and support Collaborate with Community and College Engagement to define program goals, content, and delivery methods in support of the JerseySTEM mission Oversee and provide direction for development of unique and interactive educational programs for students. Oversee the review of curriculum, teaching, and learning strategies for courses ensuring all new curriculum meet defined standards Oversee the training of college student coaches who deliver the Outreach Programs, including orientation, training and workshops Recommend curriculum standards and Outreach Program outcome metrics, and oversee tracking of curriculum outcomes Engage with and manage relationship with content provides such as: the Boston Museum of Science; Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy; Stevens’s CIESE; NJIT’s Future Ready Schools; Tata’s goIT Weekly time commitment would be 6 hours/week, 6+ months Qualifications Degree in educational, STEM, management, or related field Experience managing a function, department or team Experience developing or delivering STEM curricula a plus Genuine concern about/interest in solving the gender gap and opportunity gap in STEM education Willing to volunteer advice and opinion This is a pro-bono volunteer position.

Responsibilities

The Director of Program Design manages and coaches Outreach Program design teams, ensuring they have the necessary resources and support. They also oversee the development of educational programs and curriculum for middle school students.