Education Specialist

If you are an active Commonpoint Employee, please exit and apply internally through the Jobs Hub. Position Type: Part- Time | Location: PS 214: 1970 West Farms Rd Bronx, NY 10460 ( In-Person) Agency Overview: Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of llife and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.

POSITION/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Within a holistic human development model that is family-supported, strength-based, and hope-driven, the Education Specialist will oversee and implement the Educational Program across off-site, school-aged afterschool programs, providing direct oversight at each assigned location.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate with the Program Director of city-funded programs to identify appropriate curriculum for each grade level and support curriculum development. Adapt program lessons and activities to align with the NYS Common Core Learning Standards for each grade level. Allocate nine hours per week per program for lesson planning, staff observations, and meetings with the director. Develop and review weekly lesson plans for scheduled activities. Observe staff during activities and provide constructive feedback to enhance lesson delivery and activity quality. Facilitate training on classroom management, lesson follow-through, and other topics identified through staff observation and intervention. Plan and deliver professional development sessions for on-site staff. Ensure activities are aligned with Common Core Standards, the host school curriculum, Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) guidelines, and, when applicable, NYSED requirements. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Education or another related field. Knowledge of the NYS CCLS and lesson planning. NYS Teaching certification preferred. Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonpoint Queens