After-School Curriculum & Staff Development Liaison

University Settlement Society Of New York

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 24,288,000 - 32,874,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Settlement seeks a qualified leader to coordinate our after-school program staff, align curricula with school-day standards, and develop engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences for Brooklyn youth.

The role emphasizes staff training, curriculum development, and strong collaboration with the Program Director and school administration, while meeting DYCD requirements and promoting literacy, numeracy, and STEM in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.
Master's degree preferred.
New York State Teaching Certification preferred.
Minimum of 1 year in supervisory/leadership roles including staff supervision, training, and coaching.
Experience in administrative/leadership role within after-school or community-based program.
Strong knowledge of NYC DOE Learning Standards, including Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts.
Experience in curriculum planning, development, and implementation.
Experience facilitating professional development and training sessions.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and crisis intervention skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic program environment.
Strong coaching and mentorship skills for diverse staff.
Creative thinker with ability to design high-quality educational programming.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between after-school program staff and school-day staff to ensure alignment with the school-day curriculum.
Collaborate with the Program Director to develop and select curricula appropriate to the developmental needs of children in an after-school setting.
Partner with the Program Director to identify instructional themes and objectives aligned with school curriculum.
Design, plan, and facilitate high-quality, relevant staff training and professional development sessions.
Research, develop, and coordinate implementation of age-appropriate, standards-based curricula to support engaging activities.
Lead staff development sessions for Group Leaders and Activity Specialists to ensure understanding and effective delivery of curriculum content.
Provide ongoing instructional support to staff by sharing best practices, educational resources, and strategies for successful curriculum implementation.
Conduct regular observations of program activities, provide constructive feedback, and use assessment results to inform professional development planning.
Partner with school administration to identify and implement assessment methods to evaluate the educational program effectiveness.
Promote student growth in literacy and numeracy, while fostering interest in STEM.
Support program staff through observations, effective supervision, coaching, training, and professional development.
Ensure compliance with DYCD professional development requirements, including planning and delivering required annual training hours and facilitating training outside standard schedules.
Maintain flexibility and availability for mandatory trainings and organizational compliance activities outside standard school-day schedules.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director.