Subject Matter (STEM) Expert - Remote
YO IT Consulting · APJ
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $80,000 / year
- APJ
Job highlights
- Design expert-level STEM questions from multimedia content.
- Utilize advanced STEM knowledge for educational resource creation.
- Collaborate with domain specialists for quality assurance.
- Apply innovative teaching methods and educational technology.
- Mentor junior contributors and improve content quality.
About the role
STEM Subject Matter Expert
We are seeking a highly skilled STEM Expert to join our customer's team, leveraging your domain knowledge to shape innovative learning experiences. In this role, you will design challenging, thought-provoking questions based on multimedia content, contributing directly to the quality and rigor of expert-level educational resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Review images and videos within your STEM expertise, identifying key concepts and intricate details.
- Develop the hardest, most insightful questions that require genuine subject-matter expertise to answer.
- Tag each annotated task by appropriate category and subcategory for precise expert routing.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other domain specialists to uphold quality and accuracy standards.
- Use data analysis and literature review to inform question development and ensure topical relevance.
- Apply innovative pedagogical methods and educational technology for impactful content creation.
- Mentor junior contributors, sharing best practices and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
Required Skills And Qualifications
- Advanced subject-matter expertise in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
- Proven experience in curriculum development and instructional design.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to craft complex, high-quality questions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote, self-managed environment.
- Experience with educational technology and digital annotation tools.
- Track record of cross-functional collaboration and project leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with image and video annotation or content categorization.
- Familiarity with innovative pedagogical techniques and student assessment strategies.
- Prior mentoring or training experience in academic or professional STEM environments.
Key Skills/Competency
- STEM Expertise
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Design
- Question Development
- Content Creation
- Data Analysis
- Educational Technology
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Mentoring
Skills & topics
- STEM Expert
- Subject Matter Expert
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Design
- Remote
- Contractor
- Educational Technology
- Question Development
- STEM
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Content Creation
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight specific STEM expertise, curriculum development, and instructional design experience relevant to this STEM Expert role.
- Showcase remote work skills: Emphasize your ability to work independently and manage your time effectively in a self-directed remote environment.
- Quantify achievements: Provide examples of complex questions you've developed and any mentoring or leadership contributions you've made.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your approach to analyzing multimedia content and creating insightful, challenging STEM questions.
- Highlight collaboration: Demonstrate your experience working cross-functionally with other specialists to ensure accuracy and quality.
Technical preparation
Master STEM concepts in your field.,Practice analyzing multimedia for key details.,Develop complex, insightful question examples.,Familiarize yourself with annotation tools.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging STEM question you created.,How do you ensure accuracy in your work?,How do you manage your time remotely?,Share an experience mentoring others.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific STEM fields are you looking for experts in at YO IT Consulting?
- YO IT Consulting is seeking experts across all Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Your advanced subject-matter expertise in any of these areas is highly valued for shaping innovative learning experiences.
- What does 'expert-level' mean for the questions developed by a STEM Expert?
- For this STEM Expert role, 'expert-level' means developing questions that are the hardest and most insightful, requiring genuine, advanced subject-matter expertise to answer. These questions are based on multimedia content and aim for high rigor.
- Is this STEM Expert role truly remote, and what does self-managed mean?
- Yes, the STEM Expert position is fully remote. 'Self-managed' means you will need to demonstrate the ability to work independently, manage your time effectively, and meet project deadlines without constant direct supervision.
- What kind of educational technology or digital annotation tools are typically used?
- While specific tools may vary, experience with educational technology platforms and digital annotation tools is required. This could include learning management systems (LMS), content creation software, or specialized annotation applications for multimedia content.
- How important is curriculum development and instructional design for this STEM Expert job?
- Curriculum development and instructional design experience are required qualifications. Your ability to apply these skills to create high-quality educational content and challenging questions is central to the role.
- Will I be collaborating with other STEM experts at YO IT Consulting?
- Yes, collaboration is a key aspect of this STEM Expert role. You will work cross-functionally with other domain specialists to uphold quality and accuracy standards in the educational resources you help develop.
- What is the expected commitment for a 'Contractor' role as a STEM Expert?
- As a contractor, the commitment can vary. The job description focuses on the responsibilities and skills required. It's advisable to clarify expected hours and project duration during the application process.