RFP - AI Curriculum Writer

America on Tech•New York, NY

5d•$25,000 - $35,000•Remote

About The Position

America On Tech (AOT) is a national nonprofit preparing the next generation of technology leaders from underestimated communities. Since 2014, AOT has provided no-cost tech education and workforce training to students in NYC, LA, Miami, and Atlanta. AOT equips young people with in-demand skills in AI, Web Development, Data Science, and more, creating pathways to higher education and careers. To date, AOT has served 6,600+ students, facilitated 1,500+ paid internships. AOT alumni are twice as likely to attend college and five times more likely to pursue tech degrees. AOT is seeking an experienced curriculum consultant to transform our existing 50-hour Intro to Artificial Intelligence curriculum into a flexible, train-the-trainer model that empowers educators at partner organizations to deliver high-quality AI education to underestimated youth. This curriculum development is foundational to AOT's AI Pathways Train-the-Trainer initiative—a bold new earned revenue model that will multiply our impact nationwide. The consultant will work closely with AOT's National Director of Strategy, VP of Programs and the newly hired Community Partnerships Director, who will lead partnership development, educator training, and program implementation beginning March 2026.

Requirements

5+ years developing secondary or youth-focused curriculum, preferably in STEM/computer science
Demonstrated experience creating educator professional development programs
Strong understanding of current AI tools, concepts, and ethical considerations (formal AI credentials not required)
Experience designing curriculum for underestimated students
Expertise in creating valid and reliable assessments aligned with learning objectives
Prior work with youth-serving nonprofits
Experience with project-based learning pedagogies
Familiarity with digital learning platforms (Google Classroom, learning management systems)
Experience creating modular, scalable curriculum products
Background in instructional design or educational technology

Responsibilities

DELIVERABLE 1: UPDATED 50-HOUR INTRO TO AI CURRICULUM
Transform the existing 50-hour curriculum to be: Modular and Flexible: Easily adapted for different implementation contexts (in-person, hybrid, virtual) across diverse partner organizations
Self-Contained: Educators can deliver with minimal ongoing AOT support, enabling sustainable program implementation
Pedagogically Sound: Includes detailed facilitation notes, differentiation strategies, and engagement techniques bearing in mind that some who will deliver this curriculum will NOT have technical backgrounds
Assessment-Rich: Pre/post assessments, formative checks, project rubrics aligned with learning objectives
Update all 12 lessons with current AI tools, examples, and ethical considerations
Update comprehensive educator guides for each lesson including: Learning objectives and standards alignment Timing and pacing recommendations Facilitation notes and teaching tips Common student misconceptions and how to address them Discussion prompts and sample responses Extension activities for advanced learners Scaffolding strategies for struggling students
Update project-based learning guides with clear rubrics
Update student workbooks/handouts for all lessons
Update pre/post assessments measuring AI literacy growth
Update Google Classroom templates with all materials
Ensure accessibility compliance (screen readers, alternative formats)
Content Areas to Address: AI fundamentals and terminology Machine learning basics Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, image generation, etc.) Data literacy and algorithmic bias AI ethics and responsible use Prompt engineering and AI evaluation Real-world AI applications across industries Career pathways in AI and adjacent fields
DELIVERABLE 2: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER MATERIALS
Develop comprehensive materials for training educators to deliver the curriculum: A. Training Academy Content (for week-long virtual intensive) Day-by-day agenda and session plans (5 days total) Presentation slides for each training session Hands-on practice activities for educators Facilitation practice protocols and observation rubrics AI concepts deep-dive modules Pedagogical approach training materials Differentiation and engagement strategy guides Classroom management for tech-based learning Assessment and data collection protocols
B. Certification Materials Competency-based certification exam (50-75 questions & portfolio of projects) Answer key and scoring rubric Study guide for educators Certification standards and requirements
C. Implementation Toolkits Sample program schedules (various formats: after-school, summer programs, virtual/in-person) Technology setup guides and checklists (Google Classroom, PoE platform) Troubleshooting guides for common issues Pacing calendars for different delivery models Data collection and reporting templates Onboarding toolkit for new partner organizations
D. Ongoing Support Resources Office hours discussion guide and FAQs Educator community facilitation guide Peer learning activity templates Monthly check-in protocols Mid-program coaching conversation guide Quality monitoring and program fidelity frameworks