Youth Education Content Specialist

Grandsettlement

Northern, New York (KY, NY)

Hybrid

USD 30,000 - 34,000

Part time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Grand Street Settlement in New York, NY is seeking a Content Specialist to support Youth Services. The role focuses on homework help, tutoring, literacy and STEM lesson creation, and supervising group leaders.

This position runs 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with potential schedule adjustments based on program needs. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with proven curricula design and teaching experience, plus 1+ year supervising staff and 3+ years

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in education or related fields preferred.
Must have experience teaching and designing curricula
One (1) or more years' experience supervising staff
Three (3) or more years' experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable).
Three (3) or moreyears'’ experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons (to youth preferred).
Must have experience working with youth in grades K-12.

Responsibilities

Oversee tutoring component of the program and supervise academic tutors
Assess students' academic progress by collecting report cards & entering report grids, and communicate with parents, teachers, & school administration.
Create/develop individual educational plans
Oversee group leaders' facilitation of lesson plans
Conduct observations of lessons and meet with group leaders to discuss strategies
Coordinate & facilitate academic activities such as games & events
Prepare reports as required
Problem-solve and intervene directly with youth
Special Projects as assigned
Engage children and young adults in conversation to determine their needs and interests.
Plan and facilitate all program activities to meet each participant's needs.s
Conduct staff training programs to ensure all personnel are aligned on achieving program objectives.
Coordinate community relations campaigns to promote youth programs
Provide literacy intervention materials and resources to members of educational programs
Work with Grand St Settlement Education Team to implement curriculum for our yearly learning cycles through the lens of SEL: Leadership, Discovery, and Health & Wellness, ensuring participants are working towards capstone projects and being represented at culminating events; goals of the cycles to build on participants’ hard and soft skills
Provide job preparation services individually and through workshops, including training in resume building, dressing for success, and interview preparation.
Provide staff support for running other youth development or support service programs.
Develop and coordinate youth development programs as defined through grant contracts and community need.
Coordinate annual workshop series for college applications and topics including financial aid, scholarships, and personal statement writing.g
Evaluate programs to ensure that they meet the needs of the youth and are effective in producing their intended outcomes.