Content Specialist (Staten Island Broadway YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York • Staten Island, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Content Specialist at the Staten Island Broadway YMCA selects and manages program content and curricula for up to three COMPASS programs. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Specialist supports program implementation, coaches and trains program staff, and contributes to program quality through observation and supervision. The role also supports participants’ academic comprehension, retention, study skills, motivation, and positive attitudes toward learning. The position promotes a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and youth-focused environment and maintains program documentation in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• At least two years of experience working with children under age 13.
• At least one year of experience in a supervisory or oversight role, including program content management and development, staff supervision, training, and coaching.
• Experience developing education-based curricula or lesson plans.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Select and manage content across required program areas, including creating curricula and lesson plans when needed.
• Oversee lesson plan implementation and support Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Inclusion Specialists in implementing lessons effectively.
• Coach staff with strategies and techniques for lesson facilitation, classroom management, and behavior support.
• Review shared content to ensure alignment with Y Afterschool Program quality standards.
• Provide professional development to program staff.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of activities to ensure a safe, high-quality, positive environment for youth development.
• Help participants improve comprehension, retention of subject matter, and academic skills in designated areas.
• Help participants develop study skills and provide encouragement or alternative explanations to those having difficulty.
• Coordinate with the Program Director and school staff to understand academic expectations and develop related activities, assignments, practice tests, and strategies.
• Encourage participants’ motivation and positive attitudes toward learning by recognizing their effort, progress, and achievements.
• Work cooperatively with Afterschool staff, professional staff, teachers, other programs, and school staff.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces participants’ diversity.
• Maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere sensitive to participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, including sign-in/sign-out forms and behavior or incident reports as appropriate.
• Serve as a positive role model and communicate YMCA core values and Y Afterschool Program goals to participants and caregivers.
• Participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Follow OCFS, DOH, YMCA of Greater New York, school partner, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits
• Medical benefits
• Paid time off
• Free YMCA membership

What This Job Offers

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