Content Specialist - P.S 251 (Springfield/ Laurelton Queens NY)

The-Child-Center-of-Ny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401k Pension and Employer Contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer paid disability insurance

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Content Specialist for curriculum development and instructional support. This role involves overseeing staff in Project-Based Learning (PBL), coaching educational practices, and ensuring lesson plans align with program goals.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in education, have supervisory experience, and demonstrate strong communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, Youth Development, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience.
• Strong experience with curriculum planning for young people.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance in development of curriculum.
• Assists in identifying and acquiring lesson resources.
• Supports professional development of staff to ensure program quality.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Coaching

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Laurelton, Queens, NY, USA

Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY 11434, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Company Overview

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC's most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Summary

The Content Specialist is responsible for providing guidance and assistance in several facets of the creation of curriculum; including resource acquisition, coaching, and instructional support.

Essential Functions:

• Provides guidance in development of curriculum.
• Assists in identifying and acquiring lesson resources.
• Aids staff in planning, writing and implementing high-quality, content-rich lessons.
• Observes and coaches Group Leaders and Activity Specialists in establishing best practices for facilitation and lesson plan development.
• Collaborates with Program Director and school administration to identify appropriate themes and objectives for educational content.
• Supports in professional development of staff to ensure program quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversees staff implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) by ensuring lesson plans are submitted on time and align with program goals. Provides constructive feedback to strengthen lesson quality and promote engaging, hands-on learning experiences for participants. Conducts regular observations to assess PBL facilitation, ensure fidelity to the model, and support staff in improving instructional practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, Youth Development, or related field.
• Minimum 1year supervisory experience
• Strong experience with curriculum planning for young people (middle school).
• Knowledge of youth development principles and theories.
• Knowledge of Common Core Standards.
• Experience coaching and training with strong leadership, conflict resolution and diplomacy skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.

Job Behavioral Expectations:

• Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
• Safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity standards.
• Maintain an understanding of the principles, methods and processes needed to perform the job. Attends staff meetings, seminars and in-service training as assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete work in an acceptable manner by the time and/or date established with accuracy, neatness and thoroughness and minimal number of errors.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures including maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to all HIPAA guidelines at all times.

We Also Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance

Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY 11434, USA