Content Specialist

Afterschool Content Specialist (Part-Time)

Partnership with Children provides critical integrated student supports including counseling, school-wide services, and family and community outreach in high-poverty, New York City public schools so students can reach their full potential. PWC North Star: We believe that every child should have the cognitive, social, and emotional skills to be their authentic selves, to develop self-sufficiency, and to build the foundation for strong, supportive relationships.

Reporting to the Afterschool Site Director, Part-Time Content Specialists work closely with the Afterschool Site Director to select and manage afterschool program content in all the required content areas; oversee and support the implementation of activities delivered by the Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers. They also select curricula or create lesson plans and support program staff through observation, effective supervision, coaching, training, and professional development to ensure program quality.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement educational curricula, lesson plans, and enrichment activities aligned with DYCD guidelines and youth development principles in all content areas
• Create project-based learning experiences in literacy, STEM, math, and other academic areas.
• Ensure that activities are differentiated, inclusive, and culturally responsive.
• Support staff to integrate literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning into daily activities.
• Provide guidance, modeling, and support to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, on effective instructional strategies.
• Conduct classroom observations and offer constructive feedback to improve teaching quality.
• Lead staff training on academic support, behavior management, lesson planning, and youth engagement.
• Assist staff in designing age-appropriate learning experiences and managing small-group instruction.
• Align afterschool academic supports with school-day priorities and curriculum.
• Utilize student data (as permitted) to inform academic planning and interventions.
• Help track student participation, academic growth, and program outcomes.
• Maintain documentation such as lesson plans, assessment notes, and progress updates.
• Contribute to DYCD Connect reporting by providing accurate records of academic activities.
• Ensure instructional activities meet DYCD COMPASS/SONYC requirements, learning goals, and safety standards.
• Support the Program Director in preparing for DYCD QA visits and internal assessments.
• Uphold agency policies, program expectations, and youth development best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required (Education, Childhood Education, Youth Development, English, Math, or related field); Master's preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a supervisory/oversight position, including management and development of program content, staff supervision, training, and coaching.
• Experience supporting literacy or STEM instruction strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of NYC DOE curriculum; familiarity with DYCD COMPASS/SONYC standards a plus.
• Strong instructional, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and adapt teaching strategies.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and basic data systems.

Salary and Working Hours:

• $45/hour
• School year Hours: Part-time – minimum of nine (9) hours per week; Programming is offered every weekday from 2pm to 6:00pm
• Occasional weekend hours may be available
• This position is fully in-person and does not offer any remote work.

Partnership with Children welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that its mission can only be achieved when diversity is leveraged across all areas, including race, gender, gender expression, age, nationality and life experience. Partnership with Children is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Partnership with Children provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.