About the Role
The Content Specialist is responsible for developing, selecting, and implementing curriculum and activities appropriate for participants' physical, social-emotional, and academic growth. This role reports directly to the Program Director and Director of School-Based Programs, assisting in training instructors and staff on curriculum presentation requirements, objectives, expectations, and desired outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Create, implement, design, and evaluate educational curriculum enrichment lesson plans based on after-school programmatic needs as defined within the DYCD approved work scope.
- Prepare lesson plans varying from remediation instruction to tutoring.
- Develop and train staff on DYCD frameworks and education principles, classroom management, and differentiation of learning.
- Maintain records of achievement as directed by the Program Director.
- Work closely with the Program Director to coordinate curriculum needs, lesson planning, identifying training needs, and any additional applicable programmatic needs.
- Formulate pre and post assessments relative to the approved educational curriculum.
- Supervise any academic interventions.
- Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants and staff members.
- Abide by all compliance and safety protocols as outlined by the NYC Department of Health, NYC Department of Education, OCFS, DYCD, and UAU.
- Participate in ongoing professional development.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Requirements
- Must be culturally competent - ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.
- Must pass reference and background checks.
- Ability to conduct and complete work independently.
- Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes.
- Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed.
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Staff training
- Classroom management
- Differentiation of learning
- Record keeping
- Assessment formulation
- Academic intervention supervision
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Initiative
- Flexibility
Location
- Staten Island, NY
Work Type
- Part Time
- Hourly
Experience Level
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with less than 13 years of age children in a classroom setting
- Minimum 1 year of experience teaching, training, coaching or facilitating teaching
- Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in childcare program
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $41.00 - $41.00 Hourly
About the Company
- United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages.
- UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
- The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities.
- UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE
