Senior Curriculum Development Associate

• This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.
• Associates are expected to put in a minimum of 5 hours per week and be responsive to emails within 36 hours.
• STW(tm) welcomes volunteers who are seeking skill-based volunteering opportunity. STW(tm) shall provide "letter of recommendation" professionals who demonstrate outstanding contribution for professional references.

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Curriculum Development Manager, the Senior Curriculum Development Associate’s primary responsibility will be supporting the planning and upgrades of current curriculum projects, the development of education programs, and the project curriculum. He/she will work closely with the Curriculum Development Manager and the Curriculum team to create detailed, interactive, and developmentally appropriate water-focused lessons for program delivery.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Curriculum Development Manager in developing/modifying education programming curriculum that supports Save the Water’s mission and educates the public about water quality issues for participants ages 10-15.
• Work closely with the Curriculum Development Manager to design and develop a project(s) and communicate with the Instructional Designer to provide participants with a high-quality experience.
• Engage in extensive research to ensure that the water education materials are of high and realistic caliber.
• Ensure the curriculum is aligned with New Generation Science Standards (NGSS) or equivalent.
• Review and recommend textbooks and other educational materials.
• Recommend teaching techniques and the use of different or new teaching and learning technologies.
• Ensure that materials reflect Save the Water’s and the Education Group’s organizational beliefs, values, and mission objectives.
• Meet project deadlines as assigned and ensure any Curriculum Development Associate(s) who are assisting in your project(s) is/can do so.
• Voice roadblocks to reaching milestones in projects to the Curriculum Development Manager.
• Brainstorm or communicate solutions preemptively for projects under your charge.
• Guide Curriculum Development Associates for lesson planning and development of supplementary curriculum materials.
• Organize and attend group/team meetings as necessary.
• Be willing to attend virtual meetings in the EST timezone (GMT -4:00) and respond to emails within 36 hours.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Strong ability to self-motivate, multi-task, and prioritize effectively.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and online environment.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills to elicit information and provide accurate information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative.
• Very comfortable working in a virtual team environment incorporating group problem-solving; shares information and responsibility.
• Committed to attending team meetings. Strong relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
• Outgoing, persistent, and energetic. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to handle requests and complaints in a professional, non-confrontational manner.
• Work/Volunteer experience as a teacher preferably middle school or high school level or experience being in a teaching position to middle and/or high school students.
• Comfortable learning and using a variety of technical solutions to complete project deliverables.
• Experience using Google product applications or GSuite.
• Some experience working with the curriculum is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (or in progress)in Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, or similar, with experience in research methods (APA style) and data analysis such as natural and environmental science or other related fields. Equivalencies of education and experience may also be considered.

Preferred:

• Subject matter expert in Science, Environmental Science, Biology, or Chemistry preferred.
• Research methodologies, writing, and project management (preferred).
• Minimum one year of applied experience in research and/or evaluation through school or professional work, preferably in an academic environment. Experience in coordinating research projects is preferred.
• Education and/or work experience with online learning environments, Learning Management Software, game design, etc.