Job Description

US ORT Operations, not-for-profit organization, is conducting a search for a Teacher/Mentor for the US ORT STEM program. The STEM Teacher/Mentor will be a key team member of the STEM Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Professional Development team and will be focused on the implementation and teaching of the professional development STEM program for the designated private and public high school teachers as well as the monitoring and assessment of the US ORT STEM curriculum.

Responsibilities:

Providing professional development and training in line with US ORT STEM curriculum and methodologies to designated high school STEM teachers;

Coaching designated STEM teachers to enable them to deliver strong US ORT STEM curriculum and instill a lifelong love of STEM learning;

Overseeing the planning, managing, supporting, organizing, and assessing of the US ORT STEM curriculum at the designated schools;

Providing direction and leadership for overall administration and coordination of the US ORT STEM program;

Demonstrating instructional strategies;

Providing reporting documentation as required.

This position will require travel daily to the program schools, mostly within the five boroughs of New York City, during the school year (standard mileage reimbursement available). Professional teacher trainings will take place at US ORT Operations offices during summer months.

Education/Experience:

Required:

Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Preferred:

Experience working with high school students in a school setting

Mastery of science and mathematics concepts covered in high school curriculum

Experience teaching math, physics, computer science, or STEM curriculum

Experience with inquiry-based teaching

Practical experience teaching high school level technology and science projects

Other job requirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Details:

This is a full-time position.

Benefits include medical and dental insurance and paid time off.

Salary range is $70,000-$90,000 - commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to apply:

If you are interested in joining US ORT Operations in this position, and you meet our qualifications, please apply by submitting your resume and a brief introductory cover letter to Dr. David Kanani at dkanani@ortopsusa.org.

Location:

Forest Hills, NY

Experience Required

5-6 years