Youth Content Specialist – Part-Time (9 hrs/wk)

Police Athletic League, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,614 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is seeking a Content Specialist to elevate out-of-school programming across Elementary to High School youth, including SEL, STEM, literacy, sports, arts, and mental health.

You will join the leadership team, reporting to the Program Director, and collaborate with site partners to develop engaging curricula, train staff, and evaluate programs to ensure funder requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Education, Youth Development or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of curriculum development, training, coaching, classroom teaching and supervision.
• Willingness to learn mental health, SEL, and inclusive practices.
• Available for training opportunities outside of program hours.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to work collaboratively.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster SEL and mental/physical well-being in a safe, welcoming environment.
• Learn PAL curricula and support Part Time staff to meet funder requirements.
• Provide staff development on classroom management, behavior management, and facilitation.
• Observe and evaluate program implementation and provide feedback and coaching.
• Coordinate with NYCPS partners to ensure seamless school-PAL collaboration and funder alignment.
• Support students with IEPs and mental health referrals in program activities.
• Align the program with PAL policies, procedures, calendar, and funding contracts.
• Develop a strong youth development culture and opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand creative programming opportunities at the Center.
• Collect and analyze program data to drive PAL forward with data-driven recommendations.
• Provide mediation and troubleshooting when needed.

Skills

Curriculum development

Training & coaching

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (Spanish/French/Chinese)

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Education, Youth Development or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is seeking a Content Specialist to elevate out-of-school programming across Elementary to High School youth, including SEL, STEM, literacy, sports, arts, and mental health.

You will join the leadership team, reporting to the Program Director, and collaborate with site partners to develop engaging curricula, train staff, and evaluate programs to ensure funder requirements are met.