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About the Role

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan dedicated to expanding opportunities for individuals, families, and communities through education, career, and supportive services. The COMPASS Elementary Schools program aligns with this mission by providing high-quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships. The Content Specialist guides the design and implementation of instructional programming for elementary school participants, facilitating academic interventions and learning strategies to support diverse learners. This role involves supporting staff and interns through curriculum planning, coaching, and professional development, while collaborating with school personnel and program leadership to enhance program quality.

Responsibilities

Assist Group Leaders and Activity Specialists with planning and implementation of engaging, standards-aligned units, lesson plans, and projects.
Maintain a strong understanding of school culture and needs and apply experience with curriculum implementation.
Consult with the Program Director regarding thematic frameworks, curriculum implementation, and strategies for supporting youth development principles among frontline workers.
Build relationships with school personnel to ensure curriculum and instruction meet diverse learner needs, align with STEAM and Common Core State Standards, and meet contractual expectations and benchmarks.
Collaborate with the Program Director to monitor program data, consult on program improvement, and support ongoing communication with school leadership.
Meet with the Program Director monthly for planning, consultation, and staff development ideas.
Provide ongoing instructional and curriculum development support for staff and interns through observations, on-site coaching, and resource development.
Design assessment and goal-setting instruments and oversee staff and interns through implementation of these processes quarterly.
Assist the Program Director with training and professional development workshops.
Demonstrate understanding and practice of positive youth development principles.
Attend relevant meetings, trainings, workshops, outside events, and organization-wide activities as required.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children by providing close supervision during activities.
Provide fun, innovative, age-appropriate activities and develop lesson plans to be conducted by Group Leaders.
Establish positive working relationships with staff, parents, and participants through effective communication.

Requirements

Must be able to fulfill all elements of the job description to the highest standard.
Must work well with colleagues in a high-energy, collaborative work environment.
Demonstrated record in achieving results with low-income, urban adolescents.
Familiarity with research-based hands-on, experiential, community-based and/or project-based learning models; differentiated instruction; mixed-skill and age groupings; culturally relevant teaching practices; formative assessment; and working with English Language Learners and students who are striving learners.
Strong knowledge of the academic and social needs of youth in and out of school.
Ability to participate as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Understanding of and ability to meet performance-based outcomes.
Ability to adapt quickly to change and work within a results-oriented environment.
Employees must be clear to work at ESH.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks and/or screenings, including Department of Health (DOH) fingerprint clearance, Department of Education (DOE) fingerprint clearance, and Statewide Central Register (SCR) clearance.

Skills

Curriculum Planning & Instructional Support
Positive Youth Development
Coaching & Staff Development
Collaboration & Relationship Building
Communication
Data-Informed Program Improvement
Adaptability & Results Orientation
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer literacy

Location

Bronx, NY
Manhattan

Work Type

Part-Time
Seasonal

Experience Level

3+ years of experience in education
Experience in classroom teaching
Experience in administrative roles in school settings
Experience in administrative roles in out-of-school-time settings

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required
Master's in Education preferred

Salary/Compensations

$42.00 per hour

About the Company

East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.
East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan.
We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community.

Equal Opportunity

East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.