Content Specialist

Imogen Roche Foundation, Inc. • New York, NY

7d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Content Specialist supports engaging, age-appropriate programming across all Imogen Roche Foundation afterschool programs. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Programs & Quality and alongside site leaders, the specialist helps staff use approved curricula, strengthen lesson plans, and integrate Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Positive Youth Development (PYD) into daily activities.

The role includes regular on-site support across programs, observing activities, reviewing lesson plans, modeling strategies, and offering practical feedback. Working alongside educators, the specialist helps strengthen everyday teaching practices and share effective approaches across sites to support consistent, engaging, and welcoming experiences for children.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of supervisory or oversight experience.
• Experience working with children and youth in afterschool or educational settings and supporting lesson planning, instruction, or staff development.
• Understanding of SEL, PYD, child and adolescent development, and inclusive youth programming.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Comfort using Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Complete required background clearances and training.

Nice To Haves

• DYCD COMPASS/SONYC experience.
• Experience adapting existing curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Work with Program Directors to select and organize activities across DYCD-required content areas, including SEL, literacy, STEAM, physical activity, life skills, college and career exploration, and youth leadership.
• Review lesson plans and help staff make activities engaging, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and connected to clear learning goals.
• Support IF’s SEL/PYD scope and sequence by helping staff use approved monthly themes, lesson examples, community-building activities, and reflection prompts.
• Adapt existing resources for the age groups and learning needs served across IF programs and help maintain an organized shared resource bank.
• Work regularly on-site during program hours to observe activities, offer practical feedback, and model strategies that strengthen instruction, youth engagement, and positive behavior support.
• Assist with staff training and collaborative planning in coordination with Programs leadership, offering practical guidance and encouragement to help educators build on their strengths.
• Help staff connect SEL/PYD to enrichment classes and daily routines, with attention to belonging, empathy, student voice, and leadership.
• Coordinate with site leaders and student-support staff to make activities accessible to students with varied learning and communication needs.
• Maintain service logs, lesson-plan feedback, and coaching notes; assist with instructional documentation for DYCD monitoring and IF quality reviews.
• Share staff and student feedback with Programs leadership to inform curriculum adjustments and follow up on agreed next steps.

What This Job Offers

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