Afterschool Education Coach - Middle School

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

Job summary

InnovateEDU is seeking an Education Specialist for our Brooklyn after-school program. You will strengthen instructional quality by reviewing lesson plans, observing activities, coaching staff, and ensuring enrichment aligns with DYCD goals.

This part-time, onsite role focuses on engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences for middle school students. You will work with the Program Director to plan staff development, track improvements, and document instructional quality for DYCD monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, youth development, or a related field required.
• Experience teaching, coaching educators, developing curriculum, or leading educational enrichment for middle school-aged youth.
• Demonstrated ability to observe instruction and provide clear, constructive feedback to adults.
• New York State teaching certification or progress toward certification preferred.
• Experience in NYC afterschool or DYCD-funded programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review lesson plans and help instructors translate activity ideas into clear objectives, engaging activities, and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Observe enrichment sessions and provide timely, practical written and verbal feedback to instructors and group leaders.
• Coach staff on student engagement, classroom management, differentiation, culturally responsive practices, and inclusive instruction.
• Support project-based learning and the integration of social-emotional learning across activities.
• Track lesson-plan submission and follow up with staff on instructional improvements.
• Partner with the Program Director to identify training needs and help plan or facilitate short staff-development sessions.
• Support documentation of instructional quality and preparation for DYCD monitoring visits and program evaluations.
• Promote a safe, supportive environment and coordinate with onsite leadership when student needs or program concerns arise.

Skills

Curriculum development

Lesson planning

Staff coaching

Observation & feedback

Youth development

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Graduate study preferred

New York State teaching certification preferred

Experience in NYC afterschool or DYCD programs preferred

Job description

InnovateEDU is seeking an Education Specialist for our Brooklyn after-school program. You will strengthen instructional quality by reviewing lesson plans, observing activities, coaching staff, and ensuring enrichment aligns with DYCD goals.

This part-time, onsite role focuses on engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences for middle school students. You will work with the Program Director to plan staff development, track improvements, and document instructional quality for DYCD monitoring.