Afterschool Curriculum Content Lead

National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

retirement benefits

medical benefits

paid time off

free YMCA membership

and more!

Job summary

YMCA of Greater New York’s Rockaway location is seeking a Content Specialist to curate program content and curricula for multiple COMPASS programs. You will oversee implementation, coach staff, and ensure high-quality program delivery for youth development.

The role emphasizes coordinating with the Program Director, developing lesson plans, and maintaining program standards, while fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment for children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children under the age of 13.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a supervisory/oversight position, including management and development of program content, staff supervision, training, and coaching.
• Experience in developing education-based curriculum/lesson plans.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Select and manage content across all required program areas. This may also include creating new curricula and lesson plans when necessary.
• Oversee lesson plan implementation and support Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Inclusion Specialists to ensure effective implementation of lesson plans.
• Coach staff by providing targeted strategies and techniques to enhance lesson facilitation, classroom management, and behavior support.
• Review content being shared to ensure it is in alignment with the high-quality standards of the Y Afterschool Programs.
• Provide professional development for program staff to improve overall program quality.
• Support monitoring and evaluating program activities to ensure a safe, high-quality, and positive environment for youth development.
• Assist participants in actively achieving an increased comprehension and retention of specific subject material and improved academic skills in designated areas.
• Help participants develop necessary study skills for academic success.
• Identify participants having trouble; provide encouragement and alternative explanations of subject material.
• Work with the Program Director and school staff to understand the academic expectations of the day school, and develop activities, assignments, practice tests, and strategies accordingly.
• Work with participants and staff to help students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas and positive attitudes toward learning and studying by acknowledging student efforts as well as their progress and achievements.
• Work cooperatively with Afterschool staff, professional staff, teachers, other programs, and school staff.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioural differences.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (sign-in/sign-out forms, behavior reports, and incident reports, as appropriate).
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Y Afterschool Program to participants and caregivers.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Adhere to all OCFS, DOH, YMCA of Greater New York, school partner, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Curriculum development

Experience with children

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

YMCA of Greater New York’s Rockaway location is seeking a Content Specialist to curate program content and curricula for multiple COMPASS programs. You will oversee implementation, coach staff, and ensure high-quality program delivery for youth development.

The role emphasizes coordinating with the Program Director, developing lesson plans, and maintaining program standards, while fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment for children.