Education Specialist

InnovateEDU • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Afterschool Education Specialist strengthens the quality and consistency of instruction across InnovateEDU’s afterschool program at Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School in downtown Brooklyn. Working with the Program Director and onsite team, the specialist reviews lesson plans, observes activities, coaches staff, and helps ensure enrichment is engaging, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with DYCD program goals. The program offers middle school students workshops in STEM, Arts, and Athletics that build academic foundations, digital literacy, and leadership skills.

This is a part-time, onsite role scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM at 77 Sands Street, Brooklyn, NY. The program also operates on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM and Wednesdays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Compensation is $25.00 per hour. Specific weekly hours and start date are to be confirmed before an offer is made.

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.
• Ability to work onsite in downtown Brooklyn during scheduled afterschool hours and complete required employment and youth-safety clearances.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate study.
• Familiarity with project-based learning, culturally responsive instruction, and youth development practices.
• New York State teaching certification or progress toward certification.
• Experience in NYC afterschool or DYCD-funded programs.

Responsibilities

• Review lesson plans and help instructors translate activity ideas into clear objectives, engaging activities, and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Observe enrichment sessions and provide timely, practical written and verbal feedback to instructors and group leaders.
• 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