Afterschool Content Specialist: Literacy, STEM & SEL

Partnership with Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Partnership with Children is seeking a Part-Time Content Specialist to develop and implement afterschool curricula aligned with DYCD guidelines in NYC public schools. You will work closely with the Afterschool Site Director to oversee activities delivered by Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and at least one year in supervisory content management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Strong instructional, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Experience supporting literacy or STEM instruction preferred.
• Knowledge of NYC DOE curriculum; familiarity with DYCD COMPASS/SONYC standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational curricula, lesson plans, and enrichment activities aligned with DYCD guidelines and youth development principles in all content areas
• Create project-based learning experiences in literacy, STEM, math, and other academic areas.
• Ensure that activities are differentiated, inclusive, and culturally responsive.
• Support staff to integrate literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning into daily activities.
• Provide guidance, modeling, and support to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, on effective instructional strategies.
• Conduct classroom observations and offer constructive feedback to improve teaching quality.
• Lead staff training on academic support, behavior management, lesson planning, and youth engagement.
• Assist staff in designing age-appropriate learning experiences and managing small-group instruction.
• Align afterschool academic supports with school-day priorities and curriculum.
• Utilize student data (as permitted) to inform academic planning and interventions.
• Help track student participation, academic growth, and program outcomes.
• Maintain documentation such as lesson plans, assessment notes, and progress updates.
• Contribute to DYCD Connect reporting by providing accurate records of academic activities.
• Ensure instructional activities meet DYCD COMPASS/SONYC requirements, learning goals, and safety standards.
• Support the Program Director in preparing for DYCD QA visits and internal assessments.
• Uphold agency policies, program expectations, and youth development best practices.

Skills

Instructional skills

Communication

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Data systems

Job description

Partnership with Children is seeking a Part-Time Content Specialist to develop and implement afterschool curricula aligned with DYCD guidelines in NYC public schools. You will work closely with the Afterschool Site Director to oversee activities delivered by Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and at least one year in supervisory content management.