Content Specialist, Youth Programs

Police Athletic League Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,099 - 84,171; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings options

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Police Athletic League Inc seeks a Content Specialist to support after-school and youth programming across NYC. The role focuses on developing curricula, delivering staff training, and ensuring funder requirements are met.

You will foster a safe, inclusive environment and work closely with site leaders to strengthen PAL's services citywide. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, 2+ years in curriculum development or coaching, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Child Development, Education, Youth Development or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in curriculum development and/or implementation, observation, training, coaching, classroom teaching, and supervision.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese preferred.
• Available for training opportunities outside of program hours.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel to PAL locations in the five boroughs for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Foster social and emotional competencies and mental and physical well-being in a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
• Learn PAL curricula and turnkey training experiences for part-time staff to ensure lesson plans meet funder requirements.
• Provide professional development to frontline staff in classroom management, behavior management, activity implementation, and facilitation.
• Observe and evaluate program implementation and provide staff with feedback and coaching.
• Collaborate with NYCPS partners to ensure seamless day school and PAL connections, especially for students with IEPs and mental health referrals.
• Ensure alignment of programs with PAL objectives, policies, SACC regulations, and funding contracts.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Education, Youth Development or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Police Athletic League Inc seeks a Content Specialist to support after-school and youth programming across NYC. The role focuses on developing curricula, delivering staff training, and ensuring funder requirements are met.

You will foster a safe, inclusive environment and work closely with site leaders to strengthen PAL's services citywide. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, 2+ years in curriculum development or coaching, and strong communication skills.