Content Specialist- COMPASS PS 212

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,747 - 86,788; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 4

Paid time off

Job summary

CAMBA’s After-School Program at PS 212 seeks a Content Specialist in Brooklyn to develop instructional materials and lead staff development workshops. The role involves collaborating with staff to enhance teaching practices, updating resource libraries, and supervising classrooms to maximize student learning.

The position requires a Master’s degree in education and offers seasonal compensation with a comprehensive benefits package. CAMBA emphasizes diversity and equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in education or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop instructional materials and lesson plans for staff development workshops.
• Provide group and individual assistance to staff to build skills for working with students.
• Update and create library of resource materials for program staff including lesson plans and reference guides.
• Manage classrooms and small groups to maximize student learning.
• Conduct formal and informal observations of staff and offer feedback and support.
• Work one-on-one with staff needing additional professional guidance and modeling effective classroom management strategies.
• Facilitate staff development workshops and act as liaison between school and program regarding homework assistance and discipline procedures.
• Communicate with EYD leadership on student/staff progress and observe afterschool staff with participants.
• Assist in analyzing program and demographic data to drive improvements.

Education

Masters Degree in education or related field

Job description

Who We Are:

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

The CAMBA After-School Program at PS 212 is funded by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and other funders, to serve approximately 148 children and youth in grades K-5. Children participate in program activities (such as homework help, conflict resolution, academic enrichment, recreation and creative arts programming) during after school hours and thirteen school holidays.

Position: Content Specialist

Reports To: Senior Program Manager

Location: 87 Bay 49th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214

WhatDoesa/theContentSpecialistDo:

The person filling this position is expected, under general direction, to:(1) research and develop instructional materials and lesson plans to facilitate staff development workshops;and,(2) provide group and/or individual assistance to staff; including the following:

• Work with staff on professional development to build their skills in working with students.
• Update and create library of resource materials such as lesson plans, instruction materials and reference guides for program staff.
• Manage classrooms and small groups effectively to maximizestudentlearning.
• Provide formal and informal observations of staff members leading activities with children andofferprofessional feedback and support.
• Work one-on-one with staff members who need additional professional support and guidance.
• Model and teach effective classroom management strategies for staff.
• Model and teach effective strategies for homework assistance to staff.
• Research and develop instructional materials and lesson plans to facilitate staff development workshops.
• Facilitate staff development workshops.
• Serve as liaison between school and program regarding homework assistance, academic issues, and discipline procedures.
• Communicate with EYD leadership on issues related tostudentand/or staff progress.
• Observeafterschoolstaff engaging withparticipants.
• Assist in the analysis ofprogramand demographic data to make programmatic improvements.
• Additional duties as needed.

What are the Qualifications for the Position:

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Masters Degree in education or a related field

Compensation

-$55.00 an hour

When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate.This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: -

Seasonal

Benefits

CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA and CAMBA Housing Ventures are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse & inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics.