Title IV STEAM & AI Innovation Specialist

$75.00 – $95.00 / hour (commensurate with credentials, technical expertise, and project experience).

Opportunities for additional project-based stipends for initial orientation, site setup, and curriculum alignment.

Supported by Azadi's instructional team with access to foundational guides, lesson structures, and data tracking tools.

Design and lead hands-on, inquiry-based STEAM workshops and community problem-solving challenges that integrate literacy and mathematical skills.

Support students in producing high-quality artifacts for annual student-led inquiry showcases.

Facilitate interactive sessions on the responsible, critical, and creative applications of Generative AI tools (e.g., prompting, digital citizenship, academic integrity).

Teach students modern research strategies and digital fluency skills to evaluate online information effectively.

Deliver college and career strategy workshops, helping secondary students build academic portfolios and explore future career pathways.

Lead sessions focused on advanced literacy and mathematical problem-solving to prepare students for high-stakes academic benchmarks and postsecondary expectations.

Maintain student attendance and participation logs, compile portfolios of student work, and submit monthly progress summaries following data protocols.

Bachelor's degree in Education, STEM/STEAM discipline, Educational Technology, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of experience facilitating K–12 student workshops, STEAM/PBL programs, or college/career readiness initiatives.

Demonstrated expertise in integrating educational technology, Generative AI tools, or digital literacy into student learning.

Proven track record in designing engaging, hands-on, and student-centered learning experiences in urban or diverse school settings.

Strong technical fluency in AI platforms, digital media, or STEM/PBL frameworks.

Exceptional group facilitation and classroom management skills that inspire student agency and collaboration.

Excellent communication and organization skills for project-based reporting.

Flexible, project-based hours tailored to participating school schedules. Sessions may occur during the school day or in designated after-school/enrichment windows.

In-person at participating non-public school sites in Yonkers, with select virtual workshops or hybrid sessions as needed.

High-performing contractors may be offered expanded roles, including train-the-trainer leadership or cross-workstream opportunities in Title II professional development.