Content/ Education Specialist - 5172

BronxWorks • Bronx, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. At least one part-time Content/Education Specialist to select, develop and manage program content via lesson plans in all the Required Content Areas such as physical activity, performing arts, STEM, creative arts, or social emotional learning. In collaboration with Program Director/Coordinator, they will work with Activity Specialists to develop and implement relevant program components.

Requirements

• A master’s degree preferred, or a bachelor’s degree with at least one year of education/youth development experience.
• Experience with or knowledge of best practices in youth development preferred.
• developing lesson plans for youth development programs
• Works easily with children in grades K-5 th and interacts well with others.
• Proficiency in modern business communications, including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile, and copier equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support program staff through observation, effective supervision, coaching, training, and professional development to ensure program quality.
• Hold weekly/monthly individual meetings with Counselors to identify individual and group educational needs, review lessons, assess classroom environment, and plan events.
• Conduct formal and informal observations of group activities, lessons, and classroom environment on a weekly basis.
• Develop program themes.
• Provide resources, lessons, and materials to infuse them into programming.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level