Education Specialist

Education Specialist

Police Athletic League (PAL) is the largest independent youth organization in New York City that partners with the New York City Police Department to provide educational and recreational activities for children and young adults.

Location: PS 78 35 Hill Street, Staten Island, NY 10304

Salary: $42.00 per hour

Days &

Hours:

3 days a week for 3 hours a day

• Model and uphold all Agency rules.
• Identify and develop curricula suitable for after school and summer programs, ensuring thematic and Common Core standards alignment.
• Work with the Center Director to oversee program activities and assist staff with lesson delivery.
• Use data from evaluation reports and school input to foster continuous quality improvement of curricula and activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with principals and school staff to align PAL and school goals.
• Provide training to group leaders, teachers, and activity specialists.
• Assist in planning and facilitating center parent workshops.
• Present constructive suggestions for program improvement and propose alternative solutions.

• Submit weekly, monthly written and verbal reports as requested.
• Attend meetings with the Education Department and center stakeholders to support program delivery.
• Assist with planning, set up, and cleanup for special events.

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field; NYS Teaching Certification preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Education or a related field strongly preferred.
• At least two years of experience in curriculum development and lesson planning.
• Experience implementing structured programming for elementary or middle school youth; classroom teaching experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with integrating New York Common Core Language Standards into project‑based learning activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with responsibility and organization.
• Team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected characteristic, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre‑employment checks, which may include a background check.