Education Content Creator

Content Specialist
Youth Services (School of Global Leaders)
REPORTS TO: Program/Site Director
SALARY: $22 - $25 per hour
Monday – Friday, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm; As part of our Youth Services Department's vision, all Youth Services Staff will help promote growth, leadership, and positive self-image in young people at all Grand Street Settlement sites. Education Specialists will promote and develop a safe and engaging learning environment for youth. The Content Specialist's scope of work includes homework help, small-group or individualized tutoring, creating literacy and STEM lessons, and supervising group leaders facilitating lessons.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in education or related fields preferred
Three (3) or more years' experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable).
Three (3) or moreyears'’ experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons (to youth preferred).
Must have experience working with youth in grades K-12.
NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; Oversee tutoring component of the program and supervise academic tutors
Assess students' academic progress by collecting report cards & entering report grids, and communicate with parents, teachers, & school administration.Coordinate & facilitate academic activities such as games & events
Problem-solve and intervene directly with youth
Special Projects as assigned
Engage children and young adults in conversation to determine their needs and interests.
Conduct staff training programs to ensure all personnel are aligned on achieving program objectives.
Coordinate community relations campaigns to promote youth programs
Provide literacy intervention materials and resources to members of educational programs
Work with Grand St Settlement Education Team to implement curriculum for our yearly learning cycles through the lens of SEL: Leadership, Discovery, and Health & Wellness, ensuring participants are working towards capstone projects and being represented at culminating events; Provide job preparation services individually and through workshops, including training in resume building, dressing for success, and interview preparation.
Provide staff support for running other youth development or support service programs.
Develop and coordinate youth development programs as defined through grant contracts and community need.
Coordinate annual workshop series for college applications and topics including financial aid, scholarships, and personal statement writing.Evaluate programs to ensure that they meet the needs of the youth and are effective in producing their intended outcomes.
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-No phone calls, please.