Content Specialist

Content Specialist (After School)

Salary: $30.00–$35.00 per hour. Schedule: Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM–6:00 PM | Minimum of 9 hours per week. Location: Multiple QCH Youth Development Center Sites

Join Queens Community House! Are you passionate about youth development, creative learning, and helping young people reach their full potential? Queens Community House (QCH) is seeking a dedicated Content Specialist to support our Youth Development Center after-school programs.

QCH is a multi-site nonprofit organization serving the diverse population of Queens through a broad network of programs for children and youth, adults and families, and older adults. Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities.

We welcome passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds who are inspired by our mission and committed to making a meaningful impact.

About the Role: QCH's Youth Development Centers provide comprehensive, year-round services for elementary and middle school youth, including after-school, holiday, and summer programming.

Our programs help young people explore their interests, build positive relationships, contribute to their communities, become lifelong learners, and gain meaningful experiences.

As a Content Specialist, you will help ensure youth receive engaging, high-quality educational and enrichment experiences. You'll support curriculum development and implementation, coach and develop program staff, and promote project-based learning and positive youth development practices.

Curriculum & Program Quality

• Ensure youth experience project-based learning and creative youth development best practices across program activities.
• Ensure after-school clubs complement school-day academic and enrichment programming.
• Ensure curriculum and instruction align with New York State Common Core State Standards and applicable Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) contractual benchmarks.
• Identify and support age-appropriate curricula, lessons, and projects.
• Ensure lesson plans and projects include clear learning objectives and are developmentally appropriate.
• Demonstrate and model positive youth development principles.
• Assist with implementation of academic and/or social-emotional learning (SEL) assessment systems.
• Submit end-of-cycle summary reports documenting student achievements to the After-School Program Director.

Staff Coaching & Development

• Observe Activity Specialists and Group Leaders weekly.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to strengthen instructional practices.
• Model lessons and instructional strategies as needed.
• Maintain observation and feedback logs documenting coaching and support provided.
• Plan and facilitate staff development focused on instructional strategies, classroom management, youth engagement, and other relevant topics.
• Provide quarterly on-site professional development.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and individual coaching.

Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities

• Develop productive relationships with school partners.
• Collaborate with the After-School Program Director and program staff to strengthen program quality.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, workshops, and organization-wide events.
• Stay informed about effective youth development, instructional, and project-based learning practices.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of program and organizational needs.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Classroom teaching experience with elementary and/or middle school students preferred.
• Strong knowledge of New York State Common Core Standards and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of project-based learning and positive youth development practices.
• Exceptional coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and support staff development.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with program staff, school partners, and organizational leadership.

Employment Clearance Requirements

Candidates must meet all applicable regulatory employment clearance requirements, including:

• NYS Department of Health fingerprinting
• New York State clearance/background check
• Physical examination with an updated TB test

Make an Impact

At QCH, after-school programming is about more than keeping young people engaged after the school day. It's about creating opportunities for students to learn, create, lead, connect, and discover their potential.

If you're an educator, youth development professional, or instructional leader who wants to help staff deliver meaningful learning experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to Join QCH?

Please submit your resume and cover letter through the QCH application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Queens Community House, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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