Shape the Future of Inclusive & Representative Education in New Jersey
Do you dream of classrooms where every student feels seen and celebrated? Imagine being part of a dynamic team working to enhance an intersectional and inclusive curriculum that reflects the beautiful diversity of New Jersey’s public schools and communities.
We’re looking for up to 30 passionate, experienced, and skilled curriculum designers to join the NJEA Consortium’s next cohort of Design Team Ambassadors (DTAs). You will work collaboratively with the team to:
- Curate & Design Impactful and Intersectional Curriculum: Develop high-quality instructional resources that represent all students.
- Champion Equity & Build Connections: Lead exciting professional learning workshops/experiences with educators across the state.
What is a DTA?
A DTA is an active NJEA, NJREA or NJEA Preservice/NJ Aspiring Educators Association member with expertise in diverse content areas who serves as a designer, champion, and spokesperson for the work for a minimum of one (1) year with the option to extend through the end of the grant terms. DTAs advocate for teaching truth, equity, and justice, consequently inspiring related actions via professional learning, community engagement, and the creation of representative curricular resources. DTAs are action oriented, and comfortable with collaborative learning and design. DTAs are compensated up to $3,000/year in increments dispersed upon successful completion of Consortium-related responsibilities.
Who We are Looking For:
- Passionate, active NJEA members
- Experience using the Understanding by Design and Universal Design for Learning frameworks for curriculum development
- Expertise in and across the N.J.S.A. mandates: Amistad, Holocaust, LGBTQIA+, Persons with Disabilities and Asian American/Pacific Islanders
- Professional development facilitation skills
- Collaborative, design-oriented individuals who are proficient with digital tools
What you can Expect:
- Teamwork: Collaborate with an intersectional group of dedicated educators and NJEA Staff to establish curricular materials.
- Leadership Opportunities: Become a recognized leader in curriculum design and equity through a combination of professional development and community engagement experiences you will have, inclusive curricular resources you will co-design, workshops you will facilitate, and model classroom status you may gain within your school district and beyond!
- Immersive Experiences: Engage in exciting and thought-provoking professional learning field experiences, like World Peace Game Facilitation Training (July 14-18, 2025), to deepen your understanding and provide inspiration for performance task design. (Includes some travel and overnight opportunities)
- Flexible Schedule: The experience is designed to a flexible combination of in person, synchronous, and asynchronous activities. We anticipate your contributions over approximately 25 days per calendar year. We will make every effort to take your availability into consideration and be flexible in scheduling throughout the school year and summer.
Become a DTA and make a real difference in the lives of New Jersey students, educators, and communities!
Complete this screening application by Nov. 22, 2024. Contact us at consortium@njea.org with questions.