Lower School STEM Experience Project Lead

The Pingry School

Short Hills (NJ)

On-site

USD 10,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading educational institution in Short Hills is seeking a Lower School STEM Experience Project Lead to launch a new initiative promoting creativity and hands-on exploration in STEM fields. This role involves envisioning engaging experiences, building a collaborative team, and orchestrating two weekend events. The ideal candidate should be an imaginative educator skilled in project management and passionate about fostering innovation. A stipend of $10,000 is offered for this contract position.

Qualifications

Passionate about innovation and design thinking.
Ability to build connections and lead teams.
Strategic planner with a focus on details.

Responsibilities

Envision and design the overall STEM experience.
Build a team to assist in executing the project.
Curate engaging activities for students and families.
Coordinate logistics, materials, and communications.
Foster community involvement and participation.

Skills

STEM Education

Project Management

Creativity

Collaboration

Strategic Planning

Job description

Lower School STEM Experience Project Lead

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The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student‑written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century. Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,200 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity. For more information, visit our website at pingry.org.

Position Summary

The Lower School is launching a bold new STEM Experience, two separate weekend days designed to ignite curiosity and celebrate creativity through hands‑on, minds‑on exploration. This initiative is made possible through the generosity of Mrs. Nancy Leone in honor of her late husband Dr. Joseph Leone, whose interest and commitment to supporting students’ curiosity, creativity and hands‑on learning through STEM.

We’re seeking a Lower School STEM Experience Project Lead to bring this vision to life: a dynamic educator who can dream big, plan thoughtfully, and rally a team to create an unforgettable experience for students and families. Candidates need not be Lower School teachers.

This new initiative will give students the chance to design, build and explore across disciplines: engineering, art, coding, robotics, electronics, AI and more. Whether it’s a Stanford D‑School design sprint, an Engineering is Elementary challenge, a Rube Goldberg build, a 3D Art design studio or a Lego League Team kick‑off, this is a space where anything is possible and curiosity leads the way.

The program will invite children and parents to collaborate as creators and problem‑solvers, showcasing how innovation thrives when imagination and learning collide.

This is a leadership opportunity to shape a new tradition of creativity and innovation at the Lower School.

As the LS STEM Experience Project Lead, you will:

Envision and Design the overall experience, defining themes, schedules and the flow of two one‑day programs.
Build a Team, recruit colleagues, collaborators and even external organizations who share your enthusiasm for STEM learning and creativity to assist in executing on this project.
Curate Engaging Experiences, design or select activities that inspire exploration and discovery, from design thinking challenges to tech‑based experiments.
Lead Project Management, coordinate logistics, materials, communications and facilities in partnership with our school teams.
Foster Community Connection, invite family participation and create an inclusive, exciting environment where learning is shared.

Who You Are:

An imaginative educator who sees STEM possibilities everywhere and enjoys bringing creative ideas to life.
A collaborative leader who thrives on building connections and teams.
A strategic planner who can manage details while keeping the big picture in focus.
Passionate about innovation, design thinking and inspiring others, both students and colleagues, to experiment, reflect and grow.

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