Education Specialist

InnovateEDU • Brooklyn, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Afterschool Education Specialist strengthens the quality and consistency of instruction across InnovateEDU’s DYCD-supported middle school afterschool program at Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School in downtown Brooklyn. The program offers workshops in STEM, Arts, and Athletics to build students’ academic foundations, digital literacy, and leadership skills.

Working closely with the Program Director and onsite team, the specialist reviews lesson plans, observes enrichment activities, coaches staff, and helps ensure instruction is engaging, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with DYCD program goals. This is a part-time, onsite role anticipated to take place two to three afternoons per week during afterschool hours. The stated schedule is Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM; specific weekly hours and the start date will be confirmed before an offer is made. Compensation is $25.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum and instruction, youth development, or a related field.
• Experience teaching, coaching educators, developing curriculum, or leading educational enrichment for middle school-aged youth.
• Demonstrated ability to observe instruction and provide clear, constructive feedback to adults.
• Strong lesson-planning, facilitation, organization, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with project-based learning, culturally responsive instruction, and youth development practices.
• Ability to work onsite in downtown Brooklyn during scheduled afterschool hours.
• Ability to complete required employment and youth-safety clearances.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate study.
• New York State teaching certification or progress toward certification.
• Experience in NYC afterschool or DYCD-funded programs.

Responsibilities

• Review lesson plans and help instructors turn activity ideas into clear objectives, engaging activities, and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Observe enrichment sessions and provide instructors and group leaders with timely, practical written and verbal feedback.
• Coach staff on student engagement, classroom management, differentiation, culturally responsive practices, and inclusive instruction.
• Support project-based learning and the integration of social-emotional learning across activities.
• Track lesson-plan submissions and follow up with staff on instructional improvements.
• Partner with the Program Director to identify training needs and help plan or facilitate short staff-development sessions.
• Support documentation of instructional quality and preparation for DYCD monitoring visits and program evaluations.
• Promote a safe, supportive environment and coordinate with onsite leadership when student needs or program concerns arise.

What This Job Offers

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