Education Specialist

FDC (Flatbush Development Corporation); New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Flatbush Development Corporation invites a Content Specialist to develop and oversee the educational and recreational curriculum for youth in Brooklyn. The role, under supervision, ensures high-quality instructional delivery and staff coaching across classroom settings.

You will partner with the Associate Director and Program Director to align activities with Youth Development principles and state standards, while providing training and performance reviews to staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with curriculum development, project-based learning, youth development principals, childhood and adolescent literacy, and STEM.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas of staff training needs and design professional development.
• Deliver staff training on lesson planning, curriculum development, STEAM, literacy, and Youth Development.
• Ensure literacy and STEAM components are effectively implemented.
• Consult with Directors to make training recommendations and support implementation.
• Design and deliver pre-program and ongoing professional development for staff.
• Conduct classroom observations to provide guidance and supervision to instructional staff.
• Assist in evaluating participants’ academic progress.
• Develop and implement educational curriculum for elementary and/or middle school participants.
• Coach Group Leaders and Activity Specialists in lesson planning and activities.
• Ensure all activities align with Youth Development, SEL, and academic standards.
• Review lesson plans and curriculum outlines, providing feedback.
• Meet regularly with staff to provide guidance and supervision.
• Model content and pedagogy in the classroom.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of instructional staff.
• Collaborate with Education Director and Program Director on curricular design.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the Director of Youth Services

Skills

Curriculum development

Project-based learning

Youth development

Literacy

STEM

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Teaching credential or teaching experience

Experience coaching teachers/supervisors

Job description

ABOUT US:

Flatbush Development Corporation is a dynamic and community-focused organization dedicated to providing high-quality afterschool programs for youth in Brooklyn. Our commitment to youth development and enrichment is at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to be a partner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Department of Health (DOH) and The Office of Children Services (OCFS).

ABOUT US:

Flatbush Development Corporation is a dynamic and community-focused organization dedicated to providing high-quality afterschool programs for youth in Brooklyn. Our commitment to youth development and enrichment is at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to be a partner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Department of Health (DOH) and The Office of Children Services (OCFS).

ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE:

• Supervisor: Associate Director, Education & Program Director
• Max Hours: 25 per week
• Days: 5 per week, Monday - Friday 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
• Compensation: $30- $35 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY

The Content Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of Program's educational and recreational curriculum. Along with the Associate Director, Education and Program Director. The Content Specialist directly supervises the effective implementation and delivery of lessons, coaching & training of staff, direct oversight of the program's instructional curriculum and assessment of program's impact and effectiveness.

TRAINING AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISION

• Identifying areas of need for instructional staff training;
• Conducting staff training around lesson planning, curriculum development, STEAM, literacy, and principals of Youth Development;
• Ensuring literacy and STEAM components of the program are effectively implemented;
• Consulting with Director of Youth Services and Program Director to make training and professional development recommendations;
• Designing and delivering pre-program and ongoing professional development for Activity Specialists and Group Leaders;
• Conducting classroom observations to provide guidance & supervision to instructional staff;
• Assisting in the evaluation of participants’ academic progress

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND OVERSIGHT

• Developing and implementing educational curriculum for elementary and/or middle school aged participants in collaboration with Group Leaders & Activity Specialists ;
• Assisting and coaching Group Leaders and Activity Specialists in preparing lesson plans and activities;
• Ensuring that all educational activities and lesson plans are aligned to principals of Youth Development & Socio-Emotional Learning, Common Core standards, and the learning standards set forth in the contract;
• Reviewing lesson plans and curriculum outlines developed by staff; providing feedback and support for implementation;
• Meeting regularly with staff - one-to-one and in groups - to provide guidance, support, and supervision around instructional and youth development needs;
• Modeling of content and pedagogy in the classroom

RECRUITMENT AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT

• Actively participating in the recruitment and selection of Program's instructional staff;
• Collaborating with Education Director and Program Director to develop curricular design;
• Performing any other task as deemed necessary by the Director of Youth Services

COMPETENCIES

• Experience with curriculum development, project-based learning, youth development principals, childhood and adolescent literacy, and STEM.
• Familiarity with DOE, DYCD COMPASS/SONYC programs, and NYS SACC regulations
• Ability to observe, coach, and develop staff
• Strong organization, communication and writing skills
• Proficiency with educational technologies, such as MSWord and Google
• Knowledge of elementary and middle school curriculum
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness to go above and beyond program mandates for the benefit of the children.
• Ability to multitask

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in English Language Arts, Literacy, Science, Math, education, or content related areas
• Teaching credential or teaching experience
• Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and implementation of structured programming for students in elementary or middle school
• Minimum two years of experience working with children up to age 13 in a supervisory role; or, two years of child care credentials for children up to age 13, plus one year in a supervisory role
• Minimum two years' experience coaching teachers and/or facilitators preferred.
• Experience in working within ethnically diverse populations
• Very strong critical thinking, written, and verbal skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Flatbush Development Corporation, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.