Curriculum & Instruction Lead (After School)

Children's Aid Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Aid Society is seeking a Content Specialist to oversee the design, selection, and implementation of high-quality educational content across all out-of-school time programs. Under the supervision of the Program Director, you will provide instructional leadership and ongoing support to Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers to ensure program quality and alignment with organizational goals.

This role includes curriculum management, staff supervision, coaching, training, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing direct instruction to children or youth.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or oversight role that includes curriculum management, staff supervision, training, or professional development preferred.
• Experience in out-of-school time programs or school-based settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Select, manage, and oversee program curricula across all content areas; develop lesson plans and instructional materials when appropriate.
• Ensure the effective implementation of out-of-school time curricula by providing ongoing guidance, supervision, and support to program staff.
• Oversee and support activities delivered by Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers to ensure instructional quality and consistency.
• Facilitate regular curriculum planning and professional learning meetings with instructional staff to model best practices, encourage reflection, and support problem-solving.
• Conduct regular classroom and program observations and provide timely, constructive feedback to strengthen instruction and staff performance.
• Provide coaching, training, and professional development opportunities to build staff capacity and instructional effectiveness.
• Models for staff how to deliver high quality instruction and project-based learning in the classroom.
• Review student work and program outcomes on an ongoing basis to assess engagement, learning progress, and areas for improvement.
• Utilize student data and observational findings to inform instructional strategies and program enhancements.
• Serve as a liaison between the regular school day, out-of-school time programs, school administrators, and teachers to support alignment and program quality.
• Communicate regularly with the Center or Program Director regarding curriculum implementation, instructional needs, and materials or supply requirements.
• Support staff with curriculum resources, instructional planning, and classroom management strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum management

Staff supervision

Instructional leadership

Data-informed practice

Coaching & training

Observation & feedback

Educational content selection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Children's Aid Society is seeking a Content Specialist to oversee the design, selection, and implementation of high-quality educational content across all out-of-school time programs. Under the supervision of the Program Director, you will provide instructional leadership and ongoing support to Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers to ensure program quality and alignment with organizational goals.

This role includes curriculum management, staff supervision, coaching, training, and