STEM Education Curriculum Developer (NYC, Full-Time, For Ages 3-12)

NORY•United States, NY

21d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

NORY is seeking an educator to create hands-on STEM projects and curriculum for children ages 3 to 12. The role spans project design and prototyping, lesson-plan development, teacher training, and on-site coaching at camps across NYC during the summer. The curriculum is intended for use with thousands of children each year and must meet a high standard of quality in maker education. The developer will create immersive, cross-disciplinary themes and learning experiences; build and prototype projects alongside the Fabricator team and other curriculum developers; and prepare clear materials for teachers and operations teams. They will pilot lessons, gather feedback after each camp week, and revise projects so they are ready for campsite use. The role requires hands-on participation at campsites during summer, including classroom observation, immediate teacher feedback, and stepping in when needed to support a lesson. NORY describes its values as purposeful action, a focus on making things work, data- and logic-grounded decisions, openness to feedback and different perspectives, and fostering an empathetic, caring team environment. The salary is $70,000 to $90,000 per year. Benefits include 401(k), health and dental coverage, and paid time off.

Requirements

Experience designing curriculum and teaching it.
Hands-on experience building projects using woodworking, basic electronics such as circuits and motors, Arduino, computing platforms such as Raspberry Pi or Microbits, and coding tools such as Scratch.
A portfolio of personal maker projects is expected.
Ability and willingness to work at campsites across NYC during the summer season.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing teacher guides, recording video walkthroughs, and giving live classroom feedback.
Understanding of child development and the ability to adapt projects and coaching for different ages.

Nice To Haves

Coding knowledge is a strong plus.
A portfolio of personally built STEM projects, such as woodworking, 3D printing, laser cutting, basic electronics, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Microbits, or Scratch projects.

Responsibilities

Develop hands-on STEM lesson plans for children ages 3 to 12, including learning objectives, pacing, scaffolding, and differentiation across age groups.
Create immersive themes and cross-disciplinary learning experiences around STEM projects.
Design, build, and prototype camper projects alongside the Fabricator team and fellow curriculum developers.
Create teacher-training materials and conduct training at NORY headquarters.
Visit campsites across NYC during summer to observe classrooms, coach teachers with immediate feedback, and provide in-class support when needed.
Prepare meticulous documentation and clear instructions that support material packing, teacher hiring, and venue operations.
Pilot lessons, collect teacher feedback after each camp week, and iterate on lessons to ensure projects are ready for campsite use.