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JerseySTEM

Nonprofit advancing girls in hands-on STEM

Program Instructor - STEM

InternshipDeadline 7/22/27
No salary listed
New Jersey, USA
In PersonOn-site at select venues near the instructor’s college campus; transportation or mileage reimbursement is available.
EducationK-12 Teaching

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in college or graduate school while majoring in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Education.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with relevant technologies, tools, and software applications.
  • Availability for one two-hour class session and approximately one hour of training preparation per week, plus travel time.
  • Federal Work Study eligibility.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver interactive, hands-on, in-person lessons in STEM subjects to middle school students of various skill levels.
  • Provide guidance and support to students during classroom workshops and events.
  • Collaborate with other instructors, volunteers, and staff to develop and improve curriculum materials and program content.
  • Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to students, parents, and other stakeholders.
  • Attend one four-hour training session at kickoff.
  • Teach workshops covering topics such as coding, robotics, chemistry, biology, engineering, energy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience teaching or mentoring students in a STEM-related subject area.

About the company

JerseySTEM runs hands-on, project-based STEM programs for underrepresented middle school girls in New Jersey. Through partnerships with corporate sponsors, youth organizations, and college volunteers, it delivers experiences like robotics and climate action projects that build critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-esteem. Programs are designed and carried out in collaboration with sponsors and partner groups, ensuring access to STEM learning in community settings. JerseySTEM differentiates itself by specifically serving NJ girls at the middle-school level through a grassroots, nonprofit model that links classroom experiences with real-world applications and corporate sponsorships to expand the talent pipeline. Its goal is to reach 2,600 girls by 2026, empowering them with tools and knowledge to pursue STEM futures and contribute to a diverse, inclusive field.

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Chatham, New Jersey

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What believers are saying

  • JerseySTEM says it remains on target to reach 2,600 girls by 2026.
  • 2025 volunteer postings show active staffing across curriculum, data, and outreach.
  • Partnership messaging from December 2025 targets corporate ERGs seeking CSR and talent-pipeline wins.

What critics are saying

  • All roles are unpaid, limiting retention and institutional continuity.
  • Recruiting schools, sponsors, and volunteers simultaneously creates execution bottlenecks.
  • Missing the 2,600-girl 2026 target would expose brittle fundraising and operating leverage.

What makes JerseySTEM unique

  • Grassroots 501(c) nonprofit focusing on underrepresented New Jersey middle-school girls.
  • Hands-on, project-based curriculum builds teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
  • Volunteer-led model recruits pro-bono professionals and college mentors through six-month commitments.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options