Education Specialist (Polo Grounds Cornerstone)

Police Athletic League Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Police Athletic League Inc in New York City is seeking a part-time Education Specialist to develop age-appropriate curricula for after-school and summer programs, aligning with Common Core standards. You will collaborate with the Youthlink Director and center staff to ensure engaging, sequential learning experiences.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Education (NYS teaching certification preferred) and at least 2 years in curriculum development; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required.
• NYS Teaching Certification preferred; Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in curriculum development and lesson planning.
• Experience with elementary or middle school youth programming.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop age-appropriate curricula for after-school and summer programs.
• Work with the Youthlink Director to oversee program implementation.
• Assist center staff with delivery of lessons.
• Foster continuous quality improvement using data and school input.
• Develop relationships with school staff to align PAL goals.
• Provide training to group leaders, teachers and activity specialists.
• Plan and facilitate center parent workshops.
• Submit weekly, monthly reports and attend meetings as needed.
• Plan, set up and help cleanup PAL special events.

Skills

Curriculum development

Lesson planning

Data-driven improvement

Team player

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

NYS Teaching Certification preferred

Master’s Degree in Education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Education SpecialistPolice Athletic League (PAL) is the largest independent youth organization in New York City that provides educational and recreational activities for children and young adults. PAL Inc. and The New York City Police Department work in partnership to provide communities with summer and after-school recreational and educational activities.We are looking for a part-time Education Specialist who will be responsible for working with Youthlink Director and center staff and schools to identify and develop specific age-appropriate curricula and activities for the after-school and summer camp programs.Location:Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesModel and uphold all Agency rules.Identify and develop curricula suitable for after school and summer programs. Curricula should be thematic and provide youth with sequential, common core learning standards-aligned learning experiences.Work with the Youthlink Director to oversee the implementation of program activities. Assist center staff with effective delivery of lessons.Using data collected by PAL’s Evaluator, staff reports and schools’ input, foster continuous quality improvement of curricula and activities.Develop and maintain a relationship with the principal and designated school staff. Ensure PAL and school goals and needs are reflected in PAL programming.Provide training to Group Leaders, Teachers, and Activity Specialists.Assist in planning and facilitating center Parent Workshops.Present ideas and suggestions for improving programs as often as possible. When presenting a problem or offering constructive criticism, also offer an alternative solution.Additional ResponsibilitiesSubmit weekly, monthly, written and verbal reports as requested.When directed, attend meetings with Education Department, center stakeholders, as needed to assist in program delivery and promotion of programs.Assist in the planning, set up and cleanup for PAL special events.Skills/Knowledge RequiredA minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field. NYS Teaching Certification preferred. Master’s Degree in Education or related field strongly preferred.At least 2 years’ experience in curriculum development and lesson planning.Experience in implementing structured programming for elementary or middle school youth. Classroom teaching experience a plus.Familiarity with integrating New York Common Core Language Standards into project-based learning activities.Must be responsible and organized with strong written and verbal communication skills.Must be a team player.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.Salary: $52.00 Per HourAt the Police Athletic League, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth. We’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too.The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancyEmployment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.