Education Specialist

Location: New York

OUR MISSION:
Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future.

OUR VISION:
We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success.

PROGRAM DESIGN: RTS facilitates a variety of youth programs including after-school, summer camps, retreats, conferences and summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people throughout NYC each year. RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs; creating an environment of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, find and develop their Mastery skill, and practice Generosity in their communities.

At the core of our programs are staff training strategies that enable our young professionals to develop extraordinarily meaningful relationships with the young people in their care who we call Our Future Leaders because that is what they all are.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Education Specialist ensures that RTS youth development principles are reflected in the learning environment and programming. This role supports high-quality instruction across multiple sites by guiding curriculum alignment, modeling best practices, supporting lesson planning and classroom management, and fostering stronger connections between after school programming and the school day. The Education Specialist reports directly to the Master Education Specialist and works closely with Group Leaders, Activity Specialist, and the Program Leadership team to continuously improve the educational quality of program delivery.

ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE:

Reports To:

Master Education Specialist Supervises:
Academic Components and Educational Quality of After school Programming

Schedule:

Part-Time, 30 hours/week

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 PM across 2 program sites

Compensation: $30 – $32 per hour (based on experience and credentials)
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Leadership and Program Alignment Ensure all structured activities/clubs are enriching, developmentally appropriate, and support skill development through learning experiences.

Review and refine lesson plans monthly to ensure clear objectives, youth engagement strategies, and skill-building outcomes.

Observe classroom activities/clubs and coach instructional staff through modeling lesson implementation, providing constructive feedback, and supporting the development of lesson plans.

Serve as the Inclusion Coordinator by ensuring that all participants have equitable access to program opportunities and promoting an inclusive program environment by identifying participant needs, supporting appropriate accommodations, and ensuring that activities are accessible and engaging for all youth.

Staff Support and Professional Development Facilitate quarterly on-site and off-site professional development sessions based on staff needs and program goals.

Collaborate with Program Directors to identify and onboard qualified instructional staff.

Maintain observation logs and provide regular coaching sessions and real-time feedback to staff.

Provide leadership staff with suggestions and resources to support youth with learning or behavioral challenges.

Elevate concerns and challenges to leadership staff when they arise.

Curriculum Development and Enrichment Collaborate with the Master Education Specialist to create and refine curriculum resources across subject areas including Literacy, Arts, STEM, SEL, and enrichment. Design and adapt academic enrichment curricula that are engaging, culturally responsive, and aligned with youth interests and developmental needs.

Participate in weekly individual and team check-ins with the Master Education Specialist to ensure instructional consistency and innovation.

Support instructional staff in developing…