Educational Content Specialist & Youth Development Coach

The Home for Little Wanderers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers in the Bronx is seeking an Educational Content Specialist to support program quality, curriculum implementation, staff coaching, and instructional support across DYCD COMPASS sites.

You will collaborate with Program Directors to ensure activities meet DYCD requirements and youth development best practices, while coaching instructors and developing engaging, evidence-based lessons.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s preferred in Education or related field.
• Minimum of three+ years of experience in youth development or related fields.
• Experience developing lesson plans and educational programming.
• Experience facilitating trainings and staff development.
• Experience conducting observations, coaching, or monitoring program quality preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to observe activities and monitor program quality across DYCD COMPASS sites.
• Support Program Directors in implementing high-quality youth development programming.
• Review lesson plans and provide feedback to instructors, activity specialists, and group leaders.
• Assist Program Directors in developing activity schedules that align with DYCD content areas and program goals.
• Support implementation of evidence-based youth development and social-emotional learning practices.
• Monitor participant engagement and provide recommendations to improve program quality and activity participation.
• Assist Program Directors in ensuring activities are developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and engaging.
• Support onboarding and orientation of newly hired program staff and provide professional development opportunities.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Presentation software

Virtual training platforms

Job description

The Home for Little Wanderers in the Bronx is seeking an Educational Content Specialist to support program quality, curriculum implementation, staff coaching, and instructional support across DYCD COMPASS sites.

You will collaborate with Program Directors to ensure activities meet DYCD requirements and youth development best practices, while coaching instructors and developing engaging, evidence-based lessons.