Education Consultant, Global Schools Program

New York, NY, USA

About the SDSN

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) was set up in 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society.

About Global Schools

Global Schools’ mission is to create a world where every primary and secondary school student is equipped with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for effectively responding to the greatest challenges of this century and shaping a sustainable and prosperous world. The Global Schools Program has been working internationally to support schools and educators with evidence-informed training and localized classroom resources to integrate sustainable development into school curricula, operations, and activities.

About the Project

In partnership with Siemens Energy, SDSN will launch Schools for Goal 7. Schools for Goal 7 with Planet Rescuers is a program that trains teachers and students on Energy and Sustainable Development using gamified curricula. The overall vision of the project is to provide practical, hands-on experience to students in engaging with topics such as the energy transition, renewable energy, climate change, and sustainability, ensuring youth have the skills and capabilities to build more resilient societies.

About the Role

Global Schools is searching for an Education Consultant to lead the development of curricular materials and teacher training for this program. In addition, the Education Consultant will carry out training workshops, support in the management of school participants, and monitor school and student activities. Also, they will support the coordination of a teachers committee that will engage in and contribute to the project. 

Responsibilities: 

Curricular Outputs and Resource Development

• Build on Global Schools prior work to create a STEM Activities Guide (2nd edition) for primary and secondary educators that addresses concepts such as the SDGs, the energy transition, green skills, climate, sustainable consumption, etc.;
• Review and edit Global Schools’ SDG7: Clean and Renewable Energy Activities Guide for primary and secondary schools so that it is ready for publication, including additional activities and sections where necessary; 
• Design and implement online teacher training with the objective of training 100 educators to integrate SDG7 into teaching and learning and using gamified curriculum from Siemens Energy;
• Development of pre- and post-surveys for the online teacher training program.

Project Management

• Coordinate and lead a monthly meeting for a 20-person educator committee to give feedback on the curricular resources; synthesize feedback from the educator committee and update resources accordingly;
• Via the Global Schools network, recruit at least 100 teachers for participation in online pilot training and administer the training. Send out relevant training materials and instructions; answer questions and provide email support to participating educators; monitor teachers and schools participating in the teacher training program;
• Promote and showcase program outcomes and/or the launch of curricular resources via the drafting of blogs, press releases, and the creation of communications assets;
• Administer developed surveys and analyze data to provide inputs to the final outcome report that is compiled by the Global Schools Director;
• Other project tasks assigned by the Global Schools Director, as required. 

Qualifications

• Professional fluency in English required; other languages are considered a plus;
• Degree in education; communications; sustainability; project management; teaching; child development; and/or related field; 
• Exceptional writing, communication, drafting, editing, and oral communications skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams and time zones;
• Highly organized with strong project management skills;
• Prior experience with curriculum development and/or as a teacher/administrator in a primary or secondary school setting; 
• Prior experience engaging with STEM or renewable energy topics in an educational setting considered a plus;
• Prior experience working with school stakeholders at all levels of curriculum integration, including teachers, administrators, and students;
• Prior experience organizing and leading workshops for large audiences both online and in-person; 
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and ability to effectively communicate the mandate of SDSN, the Global Schools Program, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to learners of all ages.

Important Information

Organization: SDSN Association

Location: The position reports to the SDSN Office in New York City, but the candidate can be remote/virtual in another location

Contract Type: Consultancy, Part Time

Period of assignment/services: 9 months

Start Date: November 1st, 2024

End Date: July 31st, 2025

Posting Date: September 18th, 2024

Reports to: Reports to the Global Schools Director based in New York City

To Apply:

Candidates interested in the position should apply through HR Partner.

Interested parties should submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter, with an explanation of past work experience 
• References, with contact information
• Daily rate

All applications must be submitted by October 21, 2024