After-School Education Specialist; Midwood

Education Specialist

The YWCA of the City of New York (YW-NYC) is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We are a social justice organization dedicated to addressing issues that emerge at the intersection of race, class and gender. Founded in 1858, the YW-NYC is the first YW in the United States and part of an international movement of YWs worldwide.

We currently serve 1,500 New York City school children by providing leadership and advocacy training for young women through our high school Girls Initiatives and Out-of-School Time (OST) programs for elementary and middle school students in diverse communities in Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn.

The Education Specialist oversees the implementation of all aspects of curriculum development. The Education Specialist will be responsible for developing thematic curriculum aligned with the agency's mission and goals. Using Understanding by Design (UbD) and project-based approaches, the Specialist ensures lessons are standards-aligned, infuse SEL and restorative practices, and produce hands-on learning that sparks curiosity. The Education Specialist will also be responsible for writing lesson plans, reviewing all lesson plans, training staff in the unit's thematic curriculum and planning at least three culminating events a year aligned with the theme.

In addition, the Education Specialist will conduct activity observations and provide staff coaching and feedback on activity and lesson plan facilitation. This position will report directly to the site Program Director.

A successful Education Specialist will: bring a positive youth development lens to the role; build collaborative relationships with the school principal and staff; use evidence-based practices and data to continuously improve the OST programs; hold themselves and others accountable for program results; and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Pay Rate/Salary: $35-$45

Schedule:

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Job Type: Part – Time

Start Date:

August 1, 2026 Locations Available:
Brownsville, Brighton Beach, Coney Island, Midwood, Astoria, Harlem and Hell's Kitchen

Program Development & Curriculum Design

• Design, develop, and oversee high-quality educational programs, curricula, and materials for the Fall, Spring, and Summer units, ensuring alignment with the agency's mission, social justice values, and funder requirements.
• Develop and review lesson plans that reflect thematic units and promote student engagement, critical thinking, and skill development.
• Plan and execute at least three theme-based culminating events annually that showcase student learning and program impact.
• Ensure all program content aligns with school-day goals, DOE standards, and organizational priorities.
• Lead development of sequenced, UbD-aligned units and project-based curricula across Literacy, STEM, Arts, SEL, and Civic content areas.
• Create templates, pacing guides, assessment rubrics, and exemplar lesson plans for site use.
• Lead organization of a culminating curriculum showcase at the end of each instructional cycle to share student work and demonstrate learning outcomes with families, school staff, and stakeholders.

Training, Coaching & Staff Development

• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and ongoing support to educators, group leaders, and activity specialists to strengthen instructional practices and program delivery.
• Facilitate curriculum-based professional development sessions to ensure consistent and effective implementation across all middle school sites.
• Conduct regular observations, model lessons, deliver feedback, and run coaching cycles to raise instructional quality.
• Plan and deliver professional development focused on UbD, SEL integration, restorative practices, inclusive instruction, and assessment for learning.
• Design formative and summative assessments tied to learning objectives and transfer goals.
• Use assessment data to inform instructional adjustments and professional development priorities.

Collaboration & Partnership Management

• Collaborate with subcontractors and vendors to enhance program offerings and ensure external partnerships align with thematic and curricular goals.
• Work closely with Program Directors, school staff, and the Multisite Supervisor to ensure cohesive program implementation and communication across all stakeholders.

Content Expertise & Resource Management

• Stay current with best practices, research, and trends in youth development and education to inform continuous program improvement.
• Identify and recommend books, materials, and supplies necessary to support curriculum implementation and lesson planning.
• Ensure the availability and effective use of appropriate technology to enhance lessons and student learning experiences.

Organizational Alignment & Culture

• Reinforce YWCA NYC philosophies and commitment to equity, empowerment, and social justice within all programming.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and…