SureStart · 1 month ago
Curriculum Developer (AI, Coding, and Robotics For K-12)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $78K/yrSureStart is an AI-focused education startup that aims to foster tech and AI literacy among youth. The role of Curriculum Developer involves designing engaging curriculum and instructional materials for K-12 students in areas such as AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Robotics, while collaborating with subject matter experts and ensuring alignment with educational standards.
Responsibilities
Design curriculum and lesson plans that introduces AI, Machine Learning, Data Science or Robotics related curriculum to K-12 students
Support the development of instructional slide decks, worksheets, project guides, and demo scripts to support hands-on learning
Create engaging student learning materials, including video and written guides for using robots in projects
Support the development of knowledge checks, exit tickets, self-assessments, and reflection tools to track student learning progress
Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure content relevance
Ensure instructional quality using ADDIE, backward design and similar frameworks
Work closely with the Curriculum Team, SureStart’s subject matter experts, and our K-12 client’s teaching team to ensure curriculum coherence to instructional standards
Incorporate feedback to improve lesson plans and instructional content
Participate in weekly update meetings and semi-monthly progress reviews to discuss curriculum iterations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Education, STEM, Instructional Design, or a related field
Knowledge of AI, Machine Learning, Data Science and/or Robotics and human-robot interaction
Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or STEM education (coding, robotics or AI) for middle or high-school students
Understanding of project-based learning and inquiry-driven instruction
Knowledge of at least one K-12 instructional standards, such as CSTA, IB, or Cambridge
Strong writing and communication skills to develop clear instructional materials
Preferred
Prior experience teaching (in-classroom or virtual) middle school or high-school
Experience working with robotics kits like Wonder Dash, VEX IQ, Petoi Bittle X, or similar is a plus
Benefits
Generous PTO
Sick leave
Other well-being benefits
Company
SureStart
SureStart is a mission-driven company dedicated to creating greater access and equity in AI education.
Founded in 2020
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Netra Rameshbabu
Co-Founder of Vividly
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