Content Specialist

Imogen Roche Foundation • New York, NY

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About The Position

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

The role includes regular on-site support during program hours, observing activities, reviewing lesson plans, modeling strategies, and providing practical feedback to educators. The Content Specialist also assists with staff training and collaborative planning, adapts and organizes program resources, coordinates with site leaders and student-support staff to improve accessibility, and helps maintain documentation for DYCD monitoring and IF quality reviews. The position contributes to consistent, engaging, and welcoming experiences for children across IF programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of supervisory or oversight experience.
• Experience working with children and youth in afterschool or educational settings.
• Experience 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