Build the Future of STEAM Education as a Developer

Collaborate with Pedagogical Leads to create impactful educational simulators and earn revenue share in the STEAM StartUp program

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THE DEVELOPER ROLE

You Are the Simulator Builder!

As a Developer, you are the technical expert responsible for bringing educational visions to life. You:

Implement interactive simulators from pedagogical specifications
Transform educational concepts into engaging, functional applications
Ensure technical quality and performance standards
Guarantee cross-platform compatibility and accessibility
Serve as technical expert for your simulator projects
Make final decisions on technical architecture and implementation
Coordinate with Pedagogical Leads to realize their educational vision

This is not a passive coding role, it’s a creative technical partnership.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS TECHNICAL LEAD

Educational Implementation & Quality Assurance:

Develop simulators based on EASE lesson plan specifications
Ensure simulator accuracy and technical reliability
Implement interactive features and visual feedback systems
Optimize performance for classroom devices and networks
Test functionality across target platforms and browsers
Debug and resolve technical issues effectively

Project Collaboration:

Work closely with Pedagogical Leads throughout development
Translate pedagogical requirements into technical solutions
Provide technical guidance on feasibility and timelines
Deliver prototypes for pedagogical review and feedback
Meet agreed-upon milestones and quality standards
Deploy final simulator to platform specifications

Technical Expertise:

Maintain code quality and documentation standards
Apply best practices for educational software development
Ensure WCAG accessibility compliance
Implement secure, stable, and maintainable code
Update simulators based on platform evolution
Provide technical support post-launch

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Qualifications:

Proficiency in web development technologies (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript)
Experience with interactive content or game development frameworks
Portfolio demonstrating technical implementation skills
Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
Version control experience (Git or similar)
Ability to work asynchronously with remote teams
Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

Preferred:

Experience with educational technology or serious games
Familiarity with physics engines, visualization libraries, or simulation frameworks (Three.js, Phaser, PixiJS)
Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
Experience with WebGL, Canvas API, or game engines (Unity WebGL, Godot)
Understanding of learning design principles
Portfolio of interactive educational projects

YOUR AUTHORITY & TECHNICAL OWNERSHIP

As Developer, You Have:

Final authority on technical architecture and implementation choices
Veto power on features that compromise technical quality or timeline
Decision authority on development tools, frameworks, and approaches
Quality control responsibility for code standards
Credit as technical lead on the simulator
Recognition as the developer behind the simulator

Your name and credentials appear on:

Simulator credits page
Technical documentation
Platform directory of developers
Marketing materials (with permission)

REVENUE & RECOGNITION

How You Earn:

3 credits per simulator (as Technical Developer)
Credits = ownership stake in STEAM StartUp
Quarterly revenue distribution (every 3 months)
You earn more because you build more

Why 3 Credits vs Pedagogical Lead’s 1-2?

The Pedagogical Lead receives 1-2 credits for educational design work, but you:
Perform the technical implementation work
Handle ongoing technical maintenance
Provide technical expertise and problem-solving
Can work on multiple projects simultaneously

Build Your Portfolio & Income:

Each simulator you complete adds to your revenue-sharing stake in the platform. Your simulators will benefit educators worldwide while generating ongoing revenue based on your contributions to the growing platform library.

THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Your Journey as Developer:

Phase 1: Project Kickoff

Receive simulator proposal and EASE lesson plan
Review learning objectives and technical requirements
Assess feasibility and provide timeline estimate
Agree on milestones and deliverables

Phase 2: Technical Planning

Design technical architecture and data models
Select development frameworks and tools
Create technical specification document
Set up development environment and repository

Phase 3: Implementation

Develop core simulator functionality
Implement interactive features and user interface
Create visual feedback and data visualization
Integrate pedagogical requirements

Phase 4: Collaborative Refinement

Deliver prototypes to Pedagogical Lead
Incorporate pedagogical feedback iteratively
Refine interactions and visual elements
Ensure educational effectiveness

Phase 5: Quality Assurance

Test across devices and browsers
Verify accessibility compliance
Optimize performance and loading times
Conduct final technical review

Phase 6: Launch & Maintenance

Deploy to STEAM StartUp platform
Monitor technical performance
Address bugs and technical issues
Update as platform evolves

QUALITY STANDARDS YOU ENSURE

Technical Performance:

Loads within 5 seconds on standard classroom connections
Runs smoothly on devices 3-5 years old
Responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile
Compatible with major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

Code Quality:

Clean, documented, maintainable code
Follows platform coding standards
Proper error handling and validation
Secure implementation practices

Accessibility:

WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance
Keyboard navigation support
Screen reader compatibility
Alternative text for visual elements

Educational Functionality:

Accurately implements scientific/mathematical/ STEAM principles
Provides clear visual feedback for user actions
Supports experimentation and exploration
Aligns with lesson plan learning objectives

FAQ's

Do I need educational expertise?

No. Your Pedagogical Lead handles educational design and content. You need technical skills and the ability to translate pedagogical requirements into functional, engaging code.

Can I develop multiple simulators?

Yes! Many developers work on several simulators simultaneously or sequentially. Each completed simulator adds 3 credits to your revenue share in the STEAM StartUp program.

What if the Pedagogical Lead requests technically unfeasible features?

You have veto authority on features that compromise quality, timeline, or technical standards. Work collaboratively to find alternative solutions that meet the educational goals while remaining technically sound.

Am I responsible for educational content accuracy?

No. The Pedagogical Lead owns educational content, curriculum alignment, and subject matter accuracy. You’re responsible for implementing their specifications correctly and ensuring the technical functionality works as intended.

Can I update my simulator after launch?

Yes. You maintain your simulators and can update them as needed for bug fixes, performance improvements, or compatibility updates. Major feature additions may be treated as new development work with additional credits.

What technologies can I use?

You have freedom to choose appropriate tools and frameworks that best fit the project requirements, provided they meet platform standards: web-based, performant, accessible, maintainable, and deployable on the STEAM StartUp platform.

How do I get started?

Click “Get Started” to express your interest in becoming a Developer. You’ll complete a profile with your technical skills, portfolio, and preferences. We’ll then match you with Pedagogical Leads whose projects align with your expertise and interests.