Content Specialist

Qchnyc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Queens Community House (QCH) seeks a Content Specialist to support Youth Development Center after-school programs. You will help develop and implement engaging curricula, coach staff, and promote project-based learning and positive youth development.

Work with program directors, partners, and site staff across multiple centers to deliver high-quality after-school experiences for elementary and middle school youth, Monday through Friday afternoons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Classroom teaching experience with elementary and/or middle school students preferred.
• Strong knowledge of New York State Common Core Standards and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of project-based learning and positive youth development practices.
• Exceptional coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and support staff development.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum & program quality: ensure project-based learning and positive youth development practices across activities.
• Coordinate after-school clubs to complement school-day programming.
• Align curriculum with NYS Common Core and DYCD benchmarks; identify age-appropriate curricula and projects.
• Assist with academic and social-emotional learning assessment systems; submit end-of-cycle reports.

Skills

Curriculum development

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Collaboration

Youth development

Project-based learning

Positive youth development

Feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

# Content Specialist (After School)**Youth Development Center – After-School Programs**** Status:** Part-Time, Non-Exempt ** Salary:** $30.00–$35.00 per hour ** Schedule:** Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM–6:00 PM | Minimum of 9 hours per week ** Location:** Multiple QCH Youth Development Center Sites---# Join Queens Community House!**Are you passionate about youth development, creative learning, and helping young people reach their full potential?** Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a dedicated **Content Specialist** to support our Youth Development Center after-school programs.QCH is a multi-site nonprofit organization serving the diverse population of Queens through a broad network of programs for children and youth, adults and families, and older adults. Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities.We welcome passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds who are inspired by our mission and committed to making a meaningful impact.---# About the RoleQCH's Youth Development Centers provide comprehensive, year-round services for elementary and middle school youth, including **after-school, holiday, and summer programming**.Our programs help young people explore their interests, build positive relationships, contribute to their communities, become lifelong learners, and gain meaningful experiences.As a **Content Specialist**, you will help ensure youth receive engaging, high-quality educational and enrichment experiences. You'll support curriculum development and implementation, coach and develop program staff, and promote project-based learning and positive youth development practices.---# What You'll Do### Curriculum & Program Quality* Ensure youth experience project-based learning and creative youth development best practices across program activities.* Ensure after-school clubs complement school-day academic and enrichment programming.* Ensure curriculum and instruction align with **New York State Common Core State Standards** and applicable **Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)** contractual benchmarks.* Identify and support age-appropriate curricula, lessons, and projects.* Ensure lesson plans and projects include clear learning objectives and are developmentally appropriate.* Demonstrate and model positive youth development principles.* Assist with implementation of academic and/or social-emotional learning (SEL) assessment systems.* Submit end-of-cycle summary reports documenting student achievements to the After-School Program Director.### Staff Coaching & Development* Observe Activity Specialists and Group Leaders weekly.* Provide constructive feedback and coaching to strengthen instructional practices.* Model lessons and instructional strategies as needed.* Maintain observation and feedback logs documenting coaching and support provided.* Plan and facilitate staff development focused on instructional strategies, classroom management, youth engagement, and other relevant topics.* Provide quarterly on-site professional development.* Participate in weekly staff meetings and individual coaching.### Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities* Develop productive relationships with school partners.* Collaborate with the After-School Program Director and program staff to strengthen program quality.* Attend required meetings, trainings, workshops, and organization-wide events.* Stay informed about effective youth development, instructional, and project-based learning practices.* Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.* Perform **other duties and responsibilities as assigned** in support of program and organizational needs.---### Qualifications# What You Bring* Bachelor's degree required.* Minimum of one year of supervisory experience preferred.* Classroom teaching experience with elementary and/or middle school students preferred.* Strong knowledge of New York State Common Core Standards and curriculum development.* Knowledge of project-based learning and positive youth development practices.* Exceptional coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to provide constructive feedback and support staff development.* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.* Ability to work collaboratively with program staff, school partners, and organizational leadership.### Employment Clearance RequirementsCandidates must meet all applicable regulatory employment clearance requirements, including:* NYS Department of Health fingerprinting* New York State clearance/background check* Physical examination with an updated TB test---# Make an ImpactAt QCH, after-school programming is about more than keeping young people engaged after the school day. It's about creating opportunities for students to **learn, create, lead, connect, and discover their potential**.If you're an educator, youth development professional, or instructional leader who wants to help staff deliver meaningful learning experiences, **we'd love to hear from you!**### Ready to Join QCH?Please submit your **resume and cover letter** through the QCH application process.