COMPANY PROFILE
Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in K-12 schools and increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. Our vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science as part K-12. The leading provider of K-12 computer science solutions in the largest school districts in the United States, Code.org also created the annual Hour of Code campaign, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world!
A unifying approach in a divided world
Code.org's global role in the K-12 computer science movement is only possible because we use a unifying approach across diverse and often divided stakeholders. At a time of increasing polarization, the idea of increasing opportunity for students unites people from across the political spectrum. Code.org's team members, students, teachers, and supporters have diverse and diverging view points, and they are all welcome in our mission. Read more.
JOB SUMMARY
Code.org is looking for a Curriculum Development Manager with expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning and several years of experience in computer science education at the 6-12 level. Successful candidates will have experience developing and writing curriculum, ideally for a wide audience, and a passion for creating equitable lessons that encourage young women and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. Join our team to help us strengthen our 6-12 AI/ML course materials and develop high-quality, engaging, equitable curricula that will be used by thousands of teachers and students around the country!
While each curriculum team member takes ownership of large parts of projects, we share work and tasks across projects to make sure all of our projects are aligned under the same curriculum values and contribute to a cohesive set of curricula.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role you will:
- With some support, lead or co-lead development of one or more bodies of work within the Code.org curriculum catalog (such as a course or module)
- Develop and refine curriculum content, including high-level course/module outlines, lesson plans, student activities and resources, assessments, and surveys
- Incorporate research-based best practices for culturally-responsive pedagogy to build engaging and approachable lessons for all students (particularly young women and underrepresented groups) and their teachers
- Develop research plans for pilots and actively seek and incorporate feedback from the team, teachers, and students through ongoing piloting and evaluation of the curriculum and classroom observations
- Analyze data and feedback and create prioritized roadmaps of changes to content
- Provide feedback to other content developers on curricular materials
- Coordinate with Product Managers and Engineers on the development/refinement of tools that support the learning, teaching, and curriculum development process.
- Coordinate with the Professional Learning team on the content of curriculum-focused learning experiences for teachers
- Present information about curriculum products internally and externally
- Manage relationships with external partners
- May supervise the work of external part-time workers
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
We seek candidates who have:
- 5+ years of working in computer science education, including recent classroom experience teaching computer science
- Strong knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer science concepts, including the concepts covered in the 6-12 grade bands of the CSTA standards and the AI4K12 Big Idea 6-12 progression charts
- Fluency reading and programming in one or more text-based programming languages (Python or Java strongly preferred)
- Experience developing AI/ML lessons for use by self and others (e.g. other teachers within a district), and ideally at scale
- Ability to design a complex, multi-week sequence of learning activities using a backward design approach
- Understanding of and dedication to equity, best practices to support equitable classroom environments, and gender- and culturally-responsive teaching practices
- The creativity and expertise to develop engaging, fun CS activities that can be used successfully with a wide range of learners, and be taught by a wide range of teachers
- Competent project manager with experience managing one or more complex projects with multiple components
- Fluency with and deep understanding of pedagogy and research-based best practices
- Strong collaboration and written/oral communication skills
- Experience/familiarity with Code.org curriculum and/or other CS education products
We prefer candidates who also have:
- Experience teaching in a classroom environment with students from marginalized racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in computer science
- Experience developing or delivering online learning experiences
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or Computer Science
- Fluency in JavaScript
In addition, candidates must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Pass a pre-employment background check
- Be willing to travel a minimum of two times per year for team events
WHAT IS THE INTERVIEW PROCESS LIKE?
Step 1: Informational Interview - learn more about the role and share your experience (30 minutes)
Step 2: Homework (~2 hours)
Step 3: Interviews with several members of the Code.org team (~4 hours)
Step 4: Final Interview (1 hour)
Step 5: Reference Checks
All interviews are currently being conducted virtually via Zoom
TO APPLY
The priority application date for this role is March 17th, 2023 and preference will be given to applications submitted by this date. Our team will review all applications and if we believe your qualifications would make a great fit, we'll contact you to schedule an informational interview.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
- Competitive Salary (DOE)
- Technology subsidy consistent with our Bring Your Own Device environment
- Flexible, engaging, and remote working environment
- Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation annually, sick leave, and 'winter break' office closure the two weeks that include Christmas and New Years
- Medical, dental and vision premiums paid at 100% for FT positions and their dependents
- Option to participate in 403b retirement plan
- Annual professional development stipend
- The opportunity to help students learn better and change the face of computer science
Additionally, in order to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, we require that all Code.org full-time employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We define fully vaccinated as either both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and take medical and sincerely held religious exemptions into consideration.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
