Associate Curriculum Developer (Robotics & AI Education)
Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract part time with opportunity for full-time transition
Compensation: $32/hour
Start Date: September 2025
About SureStart
SureStart is an AI-focused education organization dedicated to fostering creativity problem-solving and ethical AI literacy among students. Our programs blend hands-on AI skills development with robotics creative explorations hu with innovative pedagogy ensuring students are equipped for the future of technology.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Curriculum Developer to support our Curricular lead and instructional design team to support the deveppment of AI Machine Learning Data Science or Robotics curriculum for middle school and high-school students. This role involves working closely with the SureStarts Instructional Design Team to create an engaging curriculum modular lesson plans instructional materials and assessment tools. The ideal candidate has experience in STEM education curriculum design and project-based learning and is passionate about making AI and robotics accessible and engaging for students.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum Development & Design
- Design curriculum and lesson plans that introduces AI Machine Learning Data Science or Robotics related curriculum to K-12 students.
- Support the development of instructional slide decks worksheets project guides and demo scripts to support hands-on learning.
- Create engaging student learning materials including video and written guides for using robots in projects.
- Support the development of knowledge checks exit tickets self-assessments and reflection tools to track student learning progress.
- Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure content relevance
- Ensure instructional quality using ADDIE backward design and similar frameworks
Collaboration & Feedback Integration
- Work closely with the Curriculum Development Lead SureStarts instructional designers and our K-12 clients teaching team to ensure curriculum coherence to instructional standards.
- Incorporate feedback to improve lesson plans and instructional content.
- Participate in weekly update meetings and semi-monthly progress reviews to discuss curriculum iterations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Education STEM Instructional Design or a related field.
- Knowledge of AI Machine Learning Data Science and/or Robotics and human-robot interaction.
- Experience working with robots or robotics kits
- Prior experience teaching mentoring or TA-ing.
- Strong writing and communication skills to develop clear instructional materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in curriculum development instructional design or STEM education (preferably with robotics or AI).
- Understanding of project-based learning and inquiry-driven instruction.
- Experience working with robotics kits like Wonder Dash VEX IQ Petoi Bittle X or similar is a plus.
Compensation & Commitment
- $32/hour
- September 2025
- 10-12 hours/week as needed; exact hours to be determined in collaboration with Curriculum Development lead.
- Remote work
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- A resume/CV highlighting relevant experience.
- A sample lesson plan or curriculum example (if available) or
- 1-2 examples of creating engaging age-appropriate and hands-on learning experiences.
Required Experience:
Intern