SC Nexus Curriculum and Instructor Specialist - 61096418

Job Responsibilities

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service. As a school recognized for academic excellence and committed to holistic experience for our students, the South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) invites applications for a SC NEXUS Curriculum and Instruction Specialist.

The Curriculum & Instruction Specialist will develop and deliver innovative STEM curriculum and instruction in topics of advanced energy that align with the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) and SC NEXUS project goals, and the mission and goals of the S.C. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Center for Science Education and Outreach. This is a multi-faceted position that involves developing hands-on curriculum and activities, delivering instruction, and providing support to other Outreach programs and initiatives related to the evolving SC NEXUS project, serving grades 3-10.

The SC NEXUS Curriculum and Instruction Specialist is a time-limited, grant-funded, 12-month position with benefits available. Compensation is competitive based on credentials, experience, and other unique qualifications.

Specific job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Creating curriculum related to the SC NEXUS project for students and teachers that is engaging and inspiring, focuses on content mastery, builds real-world connections, incorporates the use of learning technologies, is aligned with the mission of GSSM and the mission and goals of the Outreach Center and SC NEXUS, and is available to be implemented during the academic year and summer.
• Delivering instruction to students and teachers on the GSSM campus and at partner schools across the state during the academic year and summer that is related to the SC NEXUS project, aligned with the best STEM educational pedagogical practices, and is aligned with the mission of GSSM and the mission and goals of the Outreach Center and SC NEXUS project.
• Traveling off-site to deliver curriculum and instruction related to the SC NEXUS project.
• Providing curriculum and instruction related to the SC NEXUS project to students and teachers who participate in on-site and off-site academic year and special academic events, such as STEM festivals.
• Collaborating with the Curriculum and Instruction team and the VP of Outreach to assess the impact of the curriculum and instruction delivered on the SC NEXUS project and assist with the preparation of reports.