Director, McKinney Center for STEM Education

Posted by Philadelphia Education Fund on July 2, 2024

Philadelphia Education Fund’s mission is to drive exceptional outcomes for all students by developing great teachers and building paths to college and career success. Founded in 1985, today PEF is the city’s most comprehensive, full-service education organization, working
tirelessly to expand and improve educational opportunities available to local youth. PEF envisions a Philadelphia where all young people have the skills, knowledge, opportunity, and access to the resources they need to succeed in college and careers.

The McKinney Center for STEM Education

The vision of PEF’s McKinney Center for STEM Education is that “All students will graduate from high school with strong STEM knowledge and skills, enabling them to succeed in college, career, and a 21st century society.” The McKinney Center is recognized locally, regionally, and
nationally as a leader in progressive STEM education. Its four areas of work include designing, implementing, and evaluating educator professional development; creating and piloting original STEM curricula; identifying STEM professionals to serve as career coaches for urban middle and high school students; and serving as the backbone organization for the Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem, the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective, and the Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem.

The Philadelphia Education Fund seeks a full-time Director of the McKinney Center for STEM Education to lead PEF’s initiatives for STEM within the Philadelphia area.

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