Fall Educational Liaison - After School PS133 (62574)

University Settlement Society Of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

University Settlement is seeking an experienced education supervisor for an after-school program in Brooklyn. The role focuses on aligning school-day curricula with after-school activities and supporting staff with curriculum delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a teaching credential, supervisory experience, and a proven ability to develop engaging, standards-based curricula. The position requires strong communication skills and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• New York State Teaching Certification preferred.
• Experience supervising staff, training, and curriculum development.
• Experience in after-school or community programs.
• Strong knowledge of NYC DOE Learning Standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between after-school staff and school-day staff to ensure curriculum alignment.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to develop and select curricula for developmental needs.
• Identify instructional themes aligned with school curriculum with the Program Director.
• Design, plan, and facilitate staff training and professional development sessions.
• Research, develop, and coordinate age-appropriate, standards-based curricula to support activities.
• Lead staff development sessions for Group Leaders and Activity Specialists to ensure understanding of content.
• Provide ongoing instructional support to staff by sharing best practices and resources.
• Conduct regular observations and use assessment results to inform professional development planning.
• Partner with school administration to identify and implement assessment methods to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Promote student growth in literacy and numeracy, while fostering STEM interest.
• Support program staff through observations, coaching, training, and development.
• Ensure compliance with DYCD professional development requirements and related training hours.
• Maintain flexibility for mandatory trainings outside standard schedules.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Staff training

Coaching

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 610 Baltic Street - Brooklyn, NY 11217, Position Type: Partial Year (10 Months), Salary Range: $44.32 - $44.32 Hourly, University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.

Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between after-school program staff and school-day staff to ensure alignment with the school-day curriculum.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to develop and select curricula appropriate to the developmental needs of children in an after-school setting.
• Partner with the Program Director to identify instructional themes and objectives aligned with school curriculum.
• Design, plan, and facilitate high-quality, relevant staff training and professional development sessions.
• Research, develop, and coordinate the implementation of age-appropriate, standards-based curricula (e.g., thematic, and project-based learning) to support engaging and enriching activities.
• Lead staff development sessions for Group Leaders and Activity Specialists to ensure understanding and effective delivery of curriculum content.
• Provide ongoing instructional support to staff by sharing best practices, educational resources, and strategies for successful curriculum implementation.
• Conduct regular observations of program activities, provide constructive feedback, and use assessment results to inform professional development planning.
• Partner with school administration to identify and implement assessment methods to evaluate the educational program effectiveness.
• Promote student growth in literacy and numeracy, while fostering interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
• Support program staff through observations, effective supervision, coaching, training, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with DYCD professional development requirements, including:
  • Planning and delivering required annual training hours (129 hours for COMPASS Elementary; 108 hours for SONYC)
  • Facilitating training during evenings, weekends, DOE closures, and holidays, as required
• Maintain flexibility and availability for mandatory trainings and organizational compliance activities outside of standard school-day schedules.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• New York State Teaching Certification preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a supervisory, leadership, or oversight role, including:
  • Staff supervision, training, and coaching
  • Program or curriculum development
• Experience in an administrative or leadership role within an after-school or community-based program.
• Strong knowledge of NYC Department of Education Learning Standards, including familiarity with the Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum planning, development, and implementation.
• Experience facilitating professional development and training sessions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a dynamic program environment.
• Strong coaching and mentorship skills with the ability to support diverse staff.
• Creative thinker with the ability to design engaging, high-quality educational programming.

Work Schedule

Partial Year Part Time, Monday - Friday, 9 hours per week

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.