STEM612: JerseySTEM Externship - Kean University (CS/IT)

JerseySTEM’s Externship Program pairs Kean University scholars pursuing studies in CS, IT or Education with a JerseySTEM industry mentor for a real technology project, while also teaching hands-on STEM to middle school girls in underserved New Jersey communities. This is a two-part experience project work and teaching. What you Get:

• 1:1 mentorship from an industry professional
• Mid- and End-of-Externship evaluations (portfolio-ready feedback)
• Real project experience with a live nonprofit - not a classroom simulation
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum, Jira, and industry-standard tools
• Exposure to a professional tech stack (SQL, low-code platforms, workflow automation, applied AI)
• A story of social impact for every future interview
• Transportation provided for weekly teaching session.

Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: As a Technology or Education Intern you will play a pivotal role in participating in JerseySTEM projects and in delivering engaging and effective STEM-focused lessons and activities to middle school students of various skill levels. Your main responsibilities include: Teaching

• Lead weekly STEM sessions for 5th-8th grade girls at a partner middle school, 3:30-5:30 PM
• Bring computational thinking and hands-on activities into the classroom

• Track attendance and document sessions

• Technology Project or Curriculum Design Assignment

• Work on a real JerseySTEM technology project - data systems, applications, automation, or analytics (full scope, deliverables, and tech stack provided at onboarding)
• Participate in Agile/Scrum sprints tracked in Jira, with sprint demos and reviews
• Meet 1:1 with an assigned industry mentor for guidance and evaluation

• Currently enrolled at Kean University with interest and skills in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, education).
• Experience teaching or mentoring students in a STEM-related subject area is a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with relevant technologies, tools, and software applications.

• The Tech project are virtual with work sessions on Google Meet.
• The workshops with middle school students are on-site at select venues near your campus.
• Travel to and from job location will be provided, if requested.

Workshop Details: Length: One semester Class Duration: 40 -120 hours/semester or more

• involved in remote/virtual IT project,
• 30 hours of on-site teaching in a middle school Topics: Coding, Robotics, AI/Cyber, Teaching Logistics: Free transportation to workshop venue is available via Uber or mileage reimbursements Location: Select venues close to your college campus in New Jersey. Typically 15mn Uber ride.