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The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) is seeking a consultant with a background in designing and implementing culturally responsive educational experiences for youth in informal settings utilizing digital tools or devices (i.e arduinos, Raspberry Pi, etc). The Education Technology Specialist will support the development of a 30 hour camp curriculum that enables middle school youth to explore how to use data science to identify and address community related issues using an open source hardware device called GoGo Board. The consultant will also assist in the co-facilitation of the curriculum activities with middle school youth in a week-long camp at the New York Hall of Science.
Consultant is required to commit to meeting virtually three times a month for a 1-hour meeting during the months of December 2023-June 2024 which will be scheduled between M-F, 9am-5pm based on both parties availability and completing all monthly assignmentsConsultant will also need to attend designated in person meetings as needed in addition to co-facilitating in person camp April 22-26th.
Consultant will receive $4,000 per month upon completion of monthly deliverables and submission of a monthly invoice. The total for the full work scope over the course of 7 months is $28,000.
Submit cover letter and resume to Anthony Negron, Director of Digital Programs via email at anegron@nysci.org with Education Technology Specialist Consultant as subject heading.
Full Time
Arts & Culture
$71k-98k (estimate)
10/21/2023
06/13/2024
nysci.org
CORONA, NY
100 - 200
1964
DR ALAN J FRIEDMAN
$10M - $50M
Arts & Culture
Since its founding at the 1964-65 New York Worlds Fair, the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) has inspired millions of peoplechildren, teachers, and families by offering creative, participatory ways to learn and encouraging people to explore their curiosity and nurture their creativity. Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in the country, NYSCI welcomes 500,000 visitors each year and serves thousands more through outreach in schools, teacher professional development, and participation in a variety of public events and research initiatives. NYSCI is a leader in the science museu...m field, recognized for its highly regarded exhibitions, programs, and products, all of which are informed by strategies of engagement called Design, Make, Play. The defining characteristics of Design, Make, Play open-ended exploration, imaginative learning, personal relevance, deep engagement, and delight are the ingredients that inspire passionate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learners. NYSCI engages diverse communities of learners, particularly young people, in STEM, by fostering the excitement of self-directed exploration and by tapping into the joy of learning intrinsic in young peoples play. Our transformative model for STEM exploration invites broad participation and makes engagement and learning irresistible. NYSCI has approximately 80 full-time and over 65 part-time staff members.
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