Education Specialist: After-School & Summer Curriculum Lead

Rising Ground, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal days

Medical - 3 plan options

Dental - 2 plan options

Vision - 1 plan option

Job summary

Rising Ground, Inc. is seeking an Education Specialist for the COMPASS Afterschool and Summer Program in New York City. You will create and implement high-quality curriculum and enrichment activities, aligning with COMPASS goals and DYCD requirements.

You will coach and support Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, Youth Workers and volunteers, ensuring engaging, developmentally appropriate programming across content areas while collaborating with the Program Director and Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field is required.
• At least 1 year of experience teaching or creating lesson plans.
• Experience coaching, training, and evaluating staff.
• Experience designing curriculum for school-age children.
• Experience in afterschool, recreation, childcare, or youth development.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage curriculum and enrichment programming across COMPASS content areas.
• Design and oversee lesson plans aligned with DYCD COMPASS requirements.
• Provide coaching, training, and ongoing support to staff to ensure quality program implementation.
• Maintain curriculum materials, activity schedules, and resources.
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, school staff, and partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum development

Staff coaching & training

Lesson planning

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Rising Ground, Inc. is seeking an Education Specialist for the COMPASS Afterschool and Summer Program in New York City. You will create and implement high-quality curriculum and enrichment activities, aligning with COMPASS goals and DYCD requirements.

You will coach and support Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, Youth Workers and volunteers, ensuring engaging, developmentally appropriate programming across content areas while collaborating with the Program Director and Supervisor.