Content Specialist

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation has an opening for a part-time Content Specialist in the United Community Centers Elementary After School program.

The UCC Content Specialist at CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC is responsible for designing and leading academic and enrichment activities that support literacy-based conflict resolution and STEM curricula. This role requires collaboration with the Program Director to ensure alignment with Common Core standards and the organization's program goals, while also contributing to staff development and community-building efforts.

This position is hourly for 8
-10 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Principal Duties:

Partner with the Program Director to design and lead academic assistance and enrichment activities in after school programs.

Support the planning and implementation of a literacy-based conflict resolution curriculum in all groups.

Train and coach staff in the implementation of STEM curricula and academic assistance activities.

Guide staff in effective lesson planning.

Collaborate with the Program director to offer on-site training related to site-specific needs.

Ensure alignment with the school learning goals and Common Core standards.

Collaborate with the Program Director to meet all goals of the program and to meet the needs of staff and participants.

Attend all training and meetings, as requested.

Demonstrates commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.

Other duties as requested.

Position Requirements :

Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred.

Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and teaching experience with elementary and/or middle school age children; teaching credentials preferred.

Availability for the required after-school hours for the school year. Commitment to working from a youth development perspective.

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Bengali/Creole French) a plus.

Compensation:$40-$50 per hour based on educational and experience level.

Access to professional development provided by CHLDC and/or external providers.

All part-time employees are eligible to participate in the agency’s 403b Tax Deferred Retirement Investment  addition, all part-time employees are eligible to participate in the agency’s Commuter Flexible Spending Plan.

CHLDC also follows the New York City Earned Sick Time Act

To Apply:

Please forward your cover letter, resume, and three references to: keziar.
* Please list Position Title in the Subject line
* Three (3) typed reference letters will be required if chosen for the position.

CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

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