[Remote] RFP - AI Curriculum Writer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. America On Tech (AOT) is a national nonprofit preparing the next generation of technology leaders from underestimated communities. They are seeking an experienced curriculum consultant to transform their existing 50-hour Intro to Artificial Intelligence curriculum into a flexible, train-the-trainer model that empowers educators to deliver high-quality AI education.
Responsibilities
- Transform the existing 50-hour curriculum to be:
- Modular and Flexible: Easily adapted for different implementation contexts (in-person, hybrid, virtual) across diverse partner organizations
- Self-Contained: Educators can deliver with minimal ongoing AOT support, enabling sustainable program implementation
- Pedagogically Sound: Includes detailed facilitation notes, differentiation strategies, and engagement techniques bearing in mind that some who will deliver this curriculum will NOT have technical backgrounds
- Assessment-Rich: Pre/post assessments, formative checks, project rubrics aligned with learning objectives
- Update all 12 lessons with current AI tools, examples, and ethical considerations
- Update comprehensive educator guides for each lesson including:
- Learning objectives and standards alignment
- Timing and pacing recommendations
- Facilitation notes and teaching tips
- Common student misconceptions and how to address them
- Discussion prompts and sample responses
- Extension activities for advanced learners
- Scaffolding strategies for struggling students
- Update project-based learning guides with clear rubrics
- Update student workbooks/handouts for all lessons
- Update pre/post assessments measuring AI literacy growth
- Update Google Classroom templates with all materials
- Ensure accessibility compliance (screen readers, alternative formats)
- Content Areas to Address:
- AI fundamentals and terminology
- Machine learning basics
- Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, image generation, etc.)
- Data literacy and algorithmic bias
- AI ethics and responsible use
- Prompt engineering and AI evaluation
- Real-world AI applications across industries
- Career pathways in AI and adjacent fields
- Develop comprehensive materials for training educators to deliver the curriculum:
- Training Academy Content (for week-long virtual intensive)
- Day-by-day agenda and session plans (5 days total)
- Presentation slides for each training session
- Hands-on practice activities for educators
- Facilitation practice protocols and observation rubrics
- AI concepts deep-dive modules
- Pedagogical approach training materials
- Differentiation and engagement strategy guides
- Classroom management for tech-based learning
- Assessment and data collection protocols
- Certification Materials
- Competency-based certification exam (50-75 questions & portfolio of projects)
- Answer key and scoring rubric
- Study guide for educators
- Certification standards and requirements
- Implementation Toolkits
- Sample program schedules (various formats: after-school, summer programs, virtual/in-person)
- Technology setup guides and checklists (Google Classroom, PoE platform)
- Troubleshooting guides for common issues
- Pacing calendars for different delivery models
- Data collection and reporting templates
- Onboarding toolkit for new partner organizations
- Ongoing Support Resources
- Office hours discussion guide and FAQs
- Educator community facilitation guide
- Peer learning activity templates
- Monthly check-in protocols
- Mid-program coaching conversation guide
- Quality monitoring and program fidelity frameworks Skills
- 5+ years developing secondary or youth-focused curriculum, preferably in STEM/computer science
- Demonstrated experience creating educator professional development programs
- Strong understanding of current AI tools, concepts, and ethical considerations (formal AI credentials not required)
- Experience designing curriculum for underestimated students
- Expertise in creating valid and reliable assessments aligned with learning objectives
- Prior work with youth-serving nonprofits
- Experience with project-based learning pedagogies
- Familiarity with digital learning platforms (Google Classroom, learning management systems)
- Experience creating modular, scalable curriculum products
- Background in instructional design or educational technology Company Overview
- America On Tech (AOT) is a national nonprofit preparing the next generation of technology leaders from underestimated communities. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in New York, NY, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job
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