Position Title
Content Specialist
Department
COMPASS Elementary Schools
Site/Location
Bronx & Manhattan
PS30, PS179 and PS369
Job Classification
Non-Exempt
Part-Time
Salary Range
$42.00 per hour
Reports To
Department Director of Community Schools / COMPASS Program Director
MISSION STATEMENT
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) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community. ESH's COMPASS Elementary Schools align with our mission by providing high-quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships.
Reporting to the Department Director of Community Schools and/or COMPASS Program Director, the Content Specialist guides the design and implementation of instructional programming for elementary school participants. The Content Specialist facilitates academic interventions and learning strategies that support the individual learning strengths of a diverse population of learners. As a member of the COMPASS Elementary team, the Content Specialist supports Group Leaders, Activity Specialists, staff, and interns through curriculum planning, coaching, observations, resource development, and professional development, while collaborating with school personnel and program leadership to strengthen program quality.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Department Director, with guidance from the COMPASS Program Director, the Content Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Assist Group Leaders and Activity Specialists with planning and implementation of engaging, standards-aligned units, lesson plans, and projects.
- Maintain a strong understanding of school culture and needs and apply experience with curriculum implementation.
- Consult with the Program Director regarding thematic frameworks, curriculum implementation, and strategies for supporting youth development principles among frontline workers.
- Build relationships with school personnel to ensure curriculum and instruction meet diverse learner needs, align with STEAM and Common Core State Standards, and meet contractual expectations and benchmarks.
- Collaborate with the Program Director to monitor program data, consult on program improvement, and support ongoing communication with school leadership.
- Meet with the Program Director monthly for planning, consultation, and staff development ideas.
- Provide ongoing instructional and curriculum development support for staff and interns through observations, on-site coaching, and resource development.
- Design assessment and goal-setting instruments and oversee staff and interns through implementation of these processes quarterly.
- Assist the Program Director with training and professional development workshops.
- Demonstrate understanding and practice of positive youth development principles.
- Attend relevant meetings, trainings, workshops, outside events, and organization-wide activities as required and as appointed by the Department Director.
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children by providing close supervision during activities.
- Provide fun, innovative, age-appropriate activities and develop lesson plans to be conducted by Group Leaders.
- Establish positive working relationships with staff, parents, and participants through effective communication.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Qualifications
To perform this position successfully, the Content Specialist must be able to fulfill all elements of the job description to the highest standard and work well with colleagues in a high-energy, collaborative work environment. Additional qualifications include:
Education / Experience
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Education preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in education, preferably including classroom teaching and administrative experience in both school and out-of-school-time settings.
- Demonstrated record in achieving results with low-income, urban adolescents.
- Familiarity with research-based hands-on, experiential, community-based and/or project-based learning models; differentiated instruction; mixed-skill and age groupings; culturally relevant teaching practices; formative assessment; and working with English Language Learners and students who are striving learners.
- Strong knowledge of the academic and social needs of youth in and out of school.
- Ability to participate as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Understanding of and ability to meet performance-based outcomes.
- Ability to adapt quickly to change and work within a results-oriented environment.
- Computer literacy.
Competencies
- Curriculum Planning & Instructional Support
- Positive Youth Development
- Coaching & Staff Development
- Collaboration & Relationship Building
- Communication
- Data-Informed Program Improvement
- Adaptability & Results Orientation
Clearance
Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks and/or screenings, including Department of Health (DOH) fingerprint clearance, Department of Education (DOE) fingerprint clearance, and Statewide Central Register (SCR) clearance.
Supervisory Responsibility
N/A
Physical Demands
This role routinely uses standard office equipment and may require filing and site visits, including lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing as necessary. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Expected Work Schedule
This is a seasonal part-time position, working up to 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday between the hours of 2pm-6pm. Workdays and hours are subject to change based on ESH operational needs, with notice provided whenever possible.
Travel
None; on-site for COMPASS Elementary School.
EEO Statement
East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.