NORY Maker Education Curriculum Developer

NORY•United States, NY

1d•$20 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

At NORY, we design learning journeys where every child in NYC and Boston becomes a risk-taking entrepreneur, inquisitive problem-solver, and empathetic leader. As the largest STEM camp provider in NYC with over 4,000 campers annually, we are the Disney World of STEM education—where each learning experience is magical, impactful, and memorable. This role is for a Maker Educator driven by a passion for hands-on engineering, design-thinking, and mechatronics. The ideal candidate excels in designing learning experiences that inspire young minds through physical prototyping and experience design, and is eager to lead efforts in nurturing Generation Alpha.

Requirements

A portfolio of maker projects is required for consideration.
Demonstrated fabrication work across areas such as: Electronics (Circuits, motors, sensors), Digital & Physical Fabrication (Woodworking, 3D printing, laser cutting), Microcontrollers & Platforms (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Micro:bits), Coding Tools (Scratch, Python, or advanced robotic frameworks).
Brief notes within the portfolio explaining the underlying purpose, design choices, and educational potential behind creations.

Nice To Haves

Passion for hands-on engineering, design-thinking, and mechatronics.
Experience in designing learning experiences that inspire young minds through physical prototyping and experience design.
Eagerness to lead efforts in nurturing Generation Alpha.

Responsibilities

Design and fabricate hands-on STEM camp projects in robotics, engineering, and woodworking specifically tailored for children aged 3–12.
Utilize intellectual curiosity to integrate multiple learning domains into a unified, interdisciplinary experience that spans STEM and beyond.
Develop immersive thematic worlds as engaging as a theme park ride, leveraging storytelling skills to enhance educational impact.
Empower teachers across all NORY campuses to consistently deliver the vision, utilizing strong communication skills (particularly via video formats).
Apply a deep understanding of children aged 3–12 to masterfully tailor physical projects to their exact developmental stages and interests.
Train and coach teachers to become the stars of our campsites, enabling them to safely and effectively utilize the tools, machinery, and projects developed.