Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) · 1 week ago
Curriculum Developer, Risks, Decisions, and Money Major
BEAM is an organization dedicated to creating pathways for students from low-income backgrounds to excel in STEM fields. The Curriculum Developer will design a new major focused on 'Risks, Decisions, and Money', creating engaging courses and capstone projects that enhance students' understanding of mathematical problem solving and its applications.
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Responsibilities
Develop a roadmap for the Risks, Decisions, and Money major
Draft capstone projects
Outline the full course sequence
Develop all course materials so that the courses can be successfully implemented by program instructors
Revise materials based on the first run and feedback from instructors
Directly teach each of the classes in its initial launch
Observe other instructors teaching the class and debrief with them to incorporate feedback
Determine hiring needs for instructors within the major, and support hiring
Provide guidance and support to instructors implementing the course material
Other work as needed to support the successful launch of our new academic programming
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge of mathematics at an advanced undergraduate or graduate level
Strong understanding of quantitative decision making at a high level, and its use in applied settings (especially finance, but also insurance, economics, and other areas)
Knowledge of practices of enrichment teaching and different activities and classroom approaches that are effective for teaching in enrichment contexts
Strong pedagogical skills, especially for teaching high school students
Exceptional writing skills
The ability to plan towards a goal and implement independently
Strong collaboration skills
At least three years of teaching experience, preferably in contexts outside of the school curriculum
At least one prior experience creating a course independently rather than teaching from a prescribed curriculum
Preferred
Experience working in programs that promote educational equity or teaching students from historically marginalized backgrounds
A strong understanding of diverse student backgrounds and needs, and how to design systems to thoughtfully support student needs
Specific knowledge of the barriers that low-income and minority students may encounter
Experience with educational enrichment programs that support students to do more advanced work, especially in mathematics or probability and game theory
Experience supporting students in significant independent projects (such as research projects)
Experience with potential capstone projects, especially work experience involving probability and game theory
Experience writing curriculum for other instructors to use
Experience with STEM education and opportunities at the collegiate level or beyond, e.g. earned degrees, teaching, etc
Benefits
Flexible working hours
Paid annual leave
Paid sick leave
403(b) Retirement Plan
Company
Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)
Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) guides underserved students with math talent towards careers in STEM fields.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Panera Bread Foundation
2024-03-19Grant
Leadership Team
Recent News
2025-03-17
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