Maker Education Curriculum Developer (STEM for Age 3-12)

NORY•United States, NY

11d•$20 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

NORY is seeking an educator to design, build, and deliver STEM projects for children aged 3-12. This role involves creating lesson plans, training teachers, and providing on-site coaching at campsites. The curriculum developed will be used by thousands of children annually, with a focus on high-quality maker education. The position requires a blend of curriculum development, hands-on project creation, and teacher coaching, aiming to shape how Generation Alpha experiences STEM.

Requirements

Experience designing curriculum and teaching it.
Hands-on STEM maker experience, including woodworking, basic electronics (circuits, motors), Arduino, computing platforms like Raspberry Pi or Microbits, and coding tools like Scratch.
Ability to be on the ground at campsites across NYC during the summer season.
Strong communication skills, including writing detailed guides, recording walkthroughs, and providing live feedback.
Understanding of child development and how to tailor projects and coaching for different age groups (e.g., 4-year-olds vs. 10-year-olds).
A portfolio of your own STEM projects is expected.
Coding knowledge is a strong plus.

Nice To Haves

Master fabricator skills.
Special reason for wanting to join NORY.

Responsibilities

Turn hands-on STEM projects into lesson plans for children ages 3 to 12, covering learning objectives, pacing, scaffolding, and differentiation across age bands.
Wrap each project in an immersive theme, creating a captivating experience for children.
Build and prototype STEM projects alongside the Fabricator team and fellow curriculum developers, including woodworking, basic electronics, Arduino, Microbits, and Scratch.
Build training materials and run training sessions at HQ.
Coach teachers at campsites during the summer, observing classrooms, providing feedback, and assisting with lessons.
Document work meticulously to connect with teams responsible for materials, hiring, and venue operations.
Pilot lessons, gather teacher feedback, and iterate on projects to ensure they are fail-proof before deployment.