Afterschool Curriculum Specialist

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Jamaica YMCA in Queens, NY is seeking a Part-Time Content Specialist to support afterschool programs by selecting and managing curricula for COMPASS programs. You will oversee lesson plan implementation, coach staff, and ensure high-quality program delivery in alignment with OCFS and DOH standards.

You will lead professional development, monitor activities for safety and quality, and help students improve academic skills and study habits, while promoting an inclusive, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children under 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.
• 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 behavioral 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

Curriculum development

Staff supervision

Coaching

Lesson planning

Program content management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Jamaica YMCA in Queens, NY is seeking a Part-Time Content Specialist to support afterschool programs by selecting and managing curricula for COMPASS programs. You will oversee lesson plan implementation, coach staff, and ensure high-quality program delivery in alignment with OCFS and DOH standards.

You will lead professional development, monitor activities for safety and quality, and help students improve academic skills and study habits, while promoting an inclusive, supportive environment.