COMPASS Education Innovator for Youth Enrichment

Global Kids Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Kids, Inc. seeks an Education Specialist (COMPASS Program) in New York, NY to lead design, implementation, and evaluation of afterschool programming aligned with DYCD COMPASS standards for K–8 learners.

The role partners with school-based staff, develops engaging curricula, trains personnel, and ensures culturally responsive environments that promote student success and equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, Youth Development, Social Work, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 3–4 years of experience working with youth (K–8), preferably in afterschool or educational settings
• Experience designing and facilitating out-of-school-time enrichment programs (academic, arts, STEM, or SEL)
• Experience in training staff on curricula implementation and instructional practices is a plus
• Strong classroom management and behavior management skills
• Knowledge of youth development and positive youth development (PYD) practices
• Experience integrating social-emotional learning into instruction
• Ability to effectively engage diverse populations and create inclusive environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Cultural competence and commitment to equity

Responsibilities

• Develop structured, engaging, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate scopes and sequences, lesson plans, and enrichment activities aligned with NYCPS and DYCD priority content areas.
• Integrate project-based learning and experiential activities to enhance engagement and skill development.
• Implement and reinforce SEL curriculum and practices in alignment with DYCD frameworks.
• Collaborate with school partners to design programming that reinforces academic skills and learning goals.
• Incorporate youth voice and choice into program planning and delivery.
• Provide training to content specialists and activity specialists on curriculum implementation and effective lesson facilitation.
• Train group leaders to deliver high-quality homework assistance and academic support that aligns with school-day learning.
• Conduct regular site-based observations and provide weekly coaching to staff on instructional practices, lesson delivery, and student engagement.
• In partnership with Program Site Directors, co-develop and implement individualized staff coaching plans
• Collaborate with the Director of Student Success and Wellness to train staff on case management best practices and protocols.
• Review case management documentation and provide feedback to program staff to support effective interventions for high-need youth
• Design and implement culturally responsive, school-aligned family engagement activities in collaboration with program staff.
• Promote inclusive practices to ensure equitable access to programming for all participants.
• Participate in required professional development (approximately 3 hours/week equivalent annually).
• Engage in ongoing coaching, training, and reflective practice to improve program quality and instructional effectiveness.

Skills

Youth development

Communication skills

Collaboration

Cultural competency

Equity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Global Kids, Inc. seeks an Education Specialist (COMPASS Program) in New York, NY to lead design, implementation, and evaluation of afterschool programming aligned with DYCD COMPASS standards for K–8 learners.

The role partners with school-based staff, develops engaging curricula, trains personnel, and ensures culturally responsive environments that promote student success and equity.