Manager, Computer Science Education Initiative [Museum of Science, Boston, MA]

Description

Manager, Computer Science Education InitiativeMuseum of Science, Boston

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SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Museum of Science will develop curriculum on computational thinking and computer science for the school environment, beginning with an elementary school-level product. The manager of this initiative will direct all aspects of this effort – including being the lead author on the curriculum content and project managing the responsibilities associated with bringing this project to market. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, create and implement an exciting vision for an original computer science curriculum, lead a small team of educators focused on developing an innovative educational product, and collaborate with colleagues in and out of the Museum to realize this vision. While start-up funds for this project are available, additional funding will be required to complete this curriculum – and the manager of this effort will work both independently and with Museum colleagues to secure that funding. This exciting curriculum development effort has the potential to grow into additional computer science initiatives upon the successful completion of this initial curriculum project.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop original elementary school-level curriculum in computational thinking/computer science
• Work with external advisors, pilot school locations, and content experts
• Write grants, external communications, and professional-level papers regarding initiative
• Manage and direct 1-2 staff associated with initiative

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday.
REPORTS TO:

Vice President, Education
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) or more years of computer science experience.
• Experience in mathematics, science technology education preferred.
• Bachelor of Science or Arts and additional course work preferred.
• Curriculum development experience
• Writing related to fundraising (grants, solicitations) and education (professional papers, trade publications)
• Management
• Computational thinking / computer science / STEM content experience

STARTING SALARY:

Exempt (Salaried). Commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS:

Benefits for full-time, exempt (salaried) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 23 vacation days, 12 holidays, 5-10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) or more years of computer science experience.
• Experience in mathematics, science technology education preferred.
• Bachelor of Science or Arts and additional course work preferred.
• Curriculum development experience
• Writing related to fundraising (grants, solicitations) and education (professional papers, trade publications)
• Management
• Computational thinking / computer science / STEM content experience