Content Specialist

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Administrative Building
  - Bronx, NY 10454
• Salary Range: $42.00 - $42.00 Hourly

Content Specialist

Compass

Morris Park Haven/ Bronx 10461

Non-Exempt

Part
- Time

$42hr

After school Director

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) provides year-round educational, recreational, cultural, and workforce readiness programs in NYCHA community centers and school-based sites. Reporting to the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director supports daily operations, supervises staff, and helps deliver safe, engaging, and inclusive programming for youth, adults, and families. This role assists with program planning, scheduling, and compliance; supports and coaches staff to deliver high-quality activities;

and builds relationships with participants, families, and community partners. The After school Program Director works closely with the De[artment Director, Activity Specialist, and Group Leaders to ensure programming promotes academic success, leadership, and social-emotional growth while meeting the community needs and aligning with ESH’s mission.

East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and the communities. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working and creative leader who shares our passion for providing exceptional programming to children and families.

As a part of East Side House Settlement, the Content Specialist will be a part of a team responsible for guiding the design and implementation of instructional programming for Elementary School. The Content Specialist will facilitate development and execution of academic interventions and learning strategies to support the individual learning strengths of our diverse population of learners.

• 1. Under the supervision of Department Director, with guidance from the Program Director, assist Group Leaders and Activity Specialist with planning and implementation of engaging, standards-aligned units, lesson plans, and projects
• 2. Must have a strong understanding of the school’s culture, needs, and has experience with curriculum implementation
• 3. Consult with the Program Director regarding thematic frameworks, implementation of curricula, and strategies for supporting deeper understanding of the principles of youth development in front line workers
• 4. Forge relationships with school personnel to ensure that curriculum and instruction meet the needs of a diverse population of learners, is aligned with STEAM, Common Core State Standards, and meets contractual expectations and benchmarks
• 5. Work in collaboration with the Program Director to monitor program data, consult on program improvement, and support ongoing communication with school leadership
• 6. Meet with Program Director for planning, consultation, and staff development ideas monthly.
• 7. Provide on-going instructional and curriculum development support for staff and interns by conducting observations, on-site coaching, and resource development
• 8. Must design assessment and goal setting instruments and oversee staff and interns through implementation of these processes quarterly.
• 9. Assist Program Director with training and professional development workshops
• 10. Must demonstrate an understanding and practices of the principle of positive youth development
• 11. Attend relevant meetings, trainings, workshops, outside events and organization-wide activities as required, and as appointed by the Department Director
• 12. Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision during activities
• 13. Provide fun, innovative age-appropriate program activities and develop lesson plans to be conducted by Group Leaders
• 14. Establish positive working relationship with staff, parents and participants by…