Educational Technologist I

Earthscope Consortium, Inc.•Washington, DC

14h•$60,000 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

The Educational Technologist I serves as a critical bridge between the organization's Engagement and Data Science groups. This role focuses on integrating technology into education initiatives and ensuring data science best practices are followed. As part of a remote-first organization, this professional collaborates virtually with staff with a variety of backgrounds. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that educational programs are enriched with advanced data science while maintaining accessibility and engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in geophysics, earth sciences, computer science, data science, educational technology, or a closely related field
2+ years of combined experience in: Data science, computational geophysics, or similar technical field or educational technology
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with diverse members and different communication styles
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences
Ability to exercise independent judgment and interact effectively with internal and external partners
Expert user of Google suite of tools
Knowledge of learning theory and instructional design principles
Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Familiarity with emerging educational technologies
Knowledge of learning management systems for course design and analytics.
Abilities to use data analytics to assess learner engagement, track performance, and inform instructional decisions.
Knowledge of cybersecurity and digital ethics.
Ability to work collaboratively with data scientists and software engineers in Data Services.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in geophysics, earth sciences, computer science, data science, educational technology, or a closely related field
Certifications in cloud technologies from cloud providers including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure.
Experience with cloud-based notebook environments for educational applications
Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) for scientific data processing
Experience integrating computational tools into learning environments
Experience working with geophysical data types (seismic, electromagnetic, gravity, magnetic, etc.)
Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages commonly used for data analysis, statistical computing, machine learning, and scientific research (e.g. Python, R) programming
Demonstrated experience working at the intersection of pedagogy and data science.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, design, develop, and implement technology-based solutions that bridge pedagogical best practices with data science methodologies in remote learning environments
Translate complex data science and geophysical concepts into accessible educational materials for diverse audiences in virtual settings
Maintain e-learning tools, with a strong emphasis on interactive data analysis and coding (e.g. Jupyter Notebooks), to support educational initiatives
Support accessibility standards and ensure all tools meet organizational policies and legal requirements
Collaborate with geoscience educators, data scientists, researchers, and instructional designers to create engaging virtual learning environments.
Stay informed of updates in both educational methodologies and data science techniques, with special attention to remote and asynchronous learning approaches
Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business.
Maintain educational modules for geophysical data processing and analysis in cloud-based environments using current programming and technology such as Python, R, and others.
Participate in leading virtual workshops and training sessions
Maintain training materials for geophysical data analysis tools, cloud computing platforms, and scientific workflows optimized for accessibility, usability, and engagement in both synchronous and asynchronous contexts
Maintain documentation of training materials
Manage the plan for managing digital educational resources balancing brand awareness, ability to get data analytics and user functionality.
Manage the development of tools to enable the learning of geophysics and the use of facility data in instruction including: The development of no-code/low-code interactive simulations and notebooks, Webtools to deliver data to educators and students
Contribute to the Data Science and Computing Academy.
Serve as the product owner of Earthscope’s learning management system including: Create and maintain information for users of Moodle to facilitate usage
Identify needed functionality or plug-ins for Moodle to improve user experience
Ensure metrics/usage data are collected for courses offered in GeoLab and Moodle
Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business.