Company Overview
The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
Position Summary
The Content Specialist is responsible for providing guidance and assistance in several facets ofthe creation of curriculum; including resource acquisition, coaching, and instructional support.
Essential Functions
• Provides guidance in development of curriculum.• Assists in identifying and acquiring lesson resources.• Aids staff in planning, writing and implementing high-quality, content-rich lessons.• Observes and coaches Group Leaders and Activity Specialists in establishing best practices for facilitation and lesson plan development.• Collaborates with Program Director and school administration to identify appropriatethemes and objectives for educational content.• Supports in professional development of staff to ensure program quality.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversees staff implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) by ensuring lesson plans are submitted on time and align with program goals. Provides constructive feedback to strengthen lesson quality and promote engaging, hands-on learning experiences for participants. Conducts regular observations to assess PBL facilitation, ensure fidelity to the model, and support staff in improving instructional practices.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Youth Development, or related field.• Minimum 1year supervisory experience • Strong experience with curriculum planning for young people (middle school).• Knowledge of youth development principles and theories.• Knowledge of Common Core Standards.• Experience coaching and training with strong leadership, conflict resolution and diplomacy skills.• Excellent oral and written communication skills.• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.Qualifications Preferred:• Master’s Degree in Education, Youth Development, or related field.
Physical demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We Also Offer
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401k Pension and Employer Contribution
Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V
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