STEM Curriculum Developer

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Villanova (Delaware County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking part-time STEM Curriculum Developers to create virtual learning materials for high school and college students. The role involves developing lesson plans in various STEM fields and aligns with national standards. This temporary, remote position offers flexible hours and collaboration with a diverse team of professionals. Ideal candidates include K–12 educators and graduate students in STEM disciplines.

Qualifications

• K–12 educators with curriculum development experience or graduate students pursuing degrees in STEM fields encouraged to apply.
• Experience with online curriculum design preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in virtual learning and innovative approaches to STEM education.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans, instructional content, and assessments in STEM subjects.
• Align curriculum with NGSS and state/national standards.
• Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and external partners to ensure content accuracy and quality.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Job description

STEM Curriculum Developer

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Posting Details

Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20250640T
Position Title: STEM Curriculum Developer
Position Type: Staff
Location: Villanova, PA
Work Schedule: temporary
Approximate Number of Hours per Week: 10-25 hours per week
Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering

Position Summary: We are seeking part-time STEM Curriculum Developers to support the creation of virtual learning materials for high school and early college students. The position involves developing single-subject and interdisciplinary lesson plans in STEM fields – such as math, biology, physics, and engineering. Some lessons will be inspired by themes in geology and paleontology. This work is part of a broader effort to create engaging, standard-aligned Virtual Field Trips (VFTs) and STEM learning experiences for national distribution. This is a remote, temporary position beginning in Summer 2025. The role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work with a collaborative and interdisciplinary team of educators and researchers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop lesson plans, instructional content, and assessments in STEM subjects
• Create both single-discipline and interdisciplinary modules based on project needs
• Align curriculum with NGSS and state/national standards
• Upload and organize content on an online learning platform
• Design interactive exercises and student activities that foster engagement and understanding
• Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and external partners to ensure content accuracy and quality

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Strong written communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• K–12 educators with curriculum development experience or graduate students pursuing degrees in STEM fields (e.g., Math, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Education) are encouraged to apply

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with online curriculum design
• Demonstrated interest in virtual learning and innovative approaches to STEM education

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

EEO Statement Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Posting Date: 07/29/2025
Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 08/05/2025
Salary Posting Information: Commensurate with experience.
Job Classification: non-exempt

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