Content Specialist

Flatbush Development Corporation • New York, NY

1d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Flatbush Development Corporation is seeking a Content Specialist to develop and implement educational and recreational curriculum for youth afterschool programs. This role involves supervising staff, coaching on lesson planning and curriculum development, and assessing program impact. The Content Specialist will work closely with the Associate Director and Program Director to ensure effective program delivery and alignment with various educational standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English Language Arts, Literacy, Science, Math, education, or content related areas.
• Teaching credential or teaching experience.
• Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and implementation of structured programming for students in elementary or middle school.
• Minimum two years of experience working with children up to age 13 in a supervisory role; or, two years of child care credentials for children up to age 13, plus one year in a supervisory role.
• Very strong critical thinking, written, and verbal skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with curriculum development, project-based learning, youth development principals, childhood and adolescent literacy, and STEM.
• Familiarity with DOE, DYCD COMPASS/SONYC programs, and NYS SACC regulations.
• Ability to observe, coach, and develop staff.
• Strong organization, communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency with educational technologies, such as MSWord and Google.
• Knowledge of elementary and middle school curriculum.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two years’ experience coaching teachers and/or facilitators preferred.
• Experience in working within ethnically diverse populations.
• Willingness to go above and beyond program mandates for the benefit of the children.

Responsibilities

• Identifying areas of need for instructional staff training.
• Conducting staff training around lesson planning, curriculum development, STEAM, literacy, and principles of Youth Development.
• Ensuring literacy and STEAM components of the program are effectively implemented.
• Consulting with Director of Youth Services and Program Director to make training and professional development recommendations.
• Designing and delivering pre-program and ongoing professional development for Activity Specialists and Group Leaders.
• Conducting classroom observations to provide guidance & supervision to instructional staff.
• Assisting in the evaluation of participants’ academic progress.
• Developing and implementing educational curriculum for elementary and/or middle school aged participants in collaboration with Group Leaders & Activity Specialists.
• Assisting and coaching Group Leaders and Activity Specialists in preparing lesson plans and activities.
• Ensuring that all educational activities and lesson plans are aligned to principles of Youth Development & Socio-Emotional Learning, Common Core standards, and the learning standards set forth in the contract.
• Reviewing lesson plans and curriculum outlines developed by staff; providing feedback and support for implementation.
• Meeting regularly with staff – one-to-one and in groups – to provide guidance, support, and supervision around instructional and youth development needs.
• Modeling of content and pedagogy in the classroom.
• Actively participating in the recruitment and selection of Program’s instructional staff.
• Collaborating with Education Director and Program Director to develop curricular design.
• Performing any other task as deemed necessary by the Director of Youth Services.

What This Job Offers

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