STEM Curriculum Developer (NYC)

Posted 10 Days Ago
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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
20-35 Hourly
Entry level
Edtech • Kids + Family • Robotics
The Role
Design and fabricate hands-on STEM projects in robotics, engineering, woodworking, electronics, and digital fabrication for children ages 3–12. Create interdisciplinary, story-driven learning experiences, communicate designs to teachers through multiple channels, and train educators to safely use tools, machinery, and projects. The role requires applying child-development knowledge, gathering user feedback, and developing scalable educational experiences across NORY campuses.
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About NORY

At NORY, we design learning journeys where every child in NYC and Boston becomes a risk-taking entrepreneur, inquisitive problem-solver, and empathetic leader. As the largest STEM camp provider in NYC with over 4,000 campers annually, we are the Disney World of STEM education—where each learning experience is magical, impactful, and memorable.

 

To learn more about our mission and see our camps in action, check out:

  • Instagram: bit.ly/noryi

  • LinkedIn: bit.ly/norylink

  • Summer Camp Video: bit.ly/noryvideo1

 
Position Overview: Maker Education Fabricator (Prototyping & Experience Design)

Are you a maker educator driven by a passion for hands-on engineering, design-thinking, and mechatronics? Do you excel in designing learning experiences that inspire young minds through physical prototyping and experience design? If you’re continually exploring the best ways to nurture Generation Alpha and are eager to lead such efforts, you are the ideal candidate for our team.

 

Position Details:

  • Compensation: $20.00 – $35.00 per hour (based on experience and portfolio)

  • Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

  • Benefits: Not applicable (Part-Time/Seasonal)

 
Key Responsibilities (Your Canvas)
  • Prototyping Design & Fabrication: Design and fabricate hands-on STEM camp projects in robotics, engineering, and woodworking specifically tailored for children aged 3–12.

  • Interdisciplinary Learning: Utilize your intellectual curiosity to integrate multiple learning domains into a unified, interdisciplinary experience that spans STEM and beyond.

  • Storytelling & Experience Creation: Develop immersive thematic worlds as engaging as a theme park ride, leveraging your storytelling skills to enhance educational impact.

  • Multi-Channel Communication: Empower teachers across all NORY campuses to consistently deliver your vision, utilizing strong communication skills (particularly via video formats).

  • Child Development Insight: Apply a deep understanding of children aged 3–12 to masterfully tailor physical projects to their exact developmental stages and interests.

  • Teacher Empathy & Training: Train and coach teachers to become the stars of our campsites, enabling them to safely and effectively utilize the tools, machinery, and projects you develop.

 
Application Requirements & Portfolio

We want to see what you build! To be considered, your application must include a portfolio of your maker projects. We are eager to see your fabrication work across areas such as:

  • Electronics: Circuits, motors, sensors

  • Digital & Physical Fabrication: Woodworking, 3D printing, laser cutting

  • Microcontrollers & Platforms: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Micro:bits

  • Coding Tools: Scratch, Python, or advanced robotic frameworks

Please include brief notes within your portfolio explaining the underlying purpose, design choices, and educational potential behind your creations.

 
Why This Role Rocks

This role offers a unique opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding leader in STEM education dedicated to nurturing Generation Alpha. You will innovate and develop powerful, effective methods to inspire future changemakers. You will see the immediate impact of your creative work, actively collect user feedback, and significantly influence hundreds of teachers and thousands of campers across multiple cities as we build a vibrant hub of visionary educators.

 
Live Our Vision: Our 'Ways of Being'

We look for makers who don't just match a skill set, but who deeply resonate with our core culture. At NORY, our daily decisions are guided by our 'Ways of Being':

  • Purpose-Driven: We are intentional in our actions, always leading with "why" to cultivate intrinsic motivation.

  • Solution-Oriented: We challenge ourselves to figure out how to make something work before questioning if it is possible.

  • Data-Informed: Our strategic choices and assessments are grounded in logic and empirical data.

  • Accountable: We practice personal discipline and take full ownership of our outcomes.

  • Growth-Minded: We actively seek out feedback and embrace diverse perspectives to continually evolve.

  • Root-Cause Solvers: We reject superficial fixes, choosing instead to analyze and solve problems with sustainable, scalable solutions.

  • Unifiers: We foster a loving, collaborative team culture rooted in genuine empathy and compassion.

Explore our full 'Ways of Being' ethos at www.nory.co/value.

 
How to Apply

If shaping the ultimate STEM learning experience for our future changemakers excites you, we can't wait to meet you. Please send your portfolio, resume, and a note explaining why you're a perfect fit for this specific fabrication role to [email protected].

 

Equal Opportunity Employer NORY, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Skills Required

  • Portfolio showcasing maker projects and fabrication work
  • Experience with hands-on STEM project design and fabrication
  • Knowledge of electronics, including circuits, motors, and sensors
  • Experience with woodworking, 3D printing, or laser cutting
  • Experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or Micro:bit
  • Coding experience with Scratch, Python, or advanced robotics frameworks
  • Understanding of child development and the interests of children ages 3–12
  • Strong communication skills, particularly video communication
  • Ability to train and coach teachers on safe use of tools, machinery, and projects
  • Ability to create interdisciplinary and story-driven educational experiences
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
68 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

NORY offers dynamic STEM camps and afterschool programs for children ages 3-12, focusing on robotics, coding, and woodworking.

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