Educational Specialist

About Us:

Flatbush Development Corporation is a dynamic and community-focused organization dedicated to providing high-quality afterschool programs for youth in Brooklyn. Our commitment to youth development and enrichment is at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to be a partner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the Department of Health.

ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE: 

• Supervisor: Director of Youth Services 
• Max Hours: 20 per week
• Days: 5 per week, Monday – Friday 
• Compensation: $30- $34 per hour

Position Summary

The Educational Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of Program’s educational curriculum. Along with the Program Director the Educational Specialist directly supervises the effective implementation and delivery of lessons, coaching & training of staff, direct oversight of the program’s instructional curriculum and assessment of program’s impact and effectiveness.

Training and Instructional Supervision

• Identifying areas of need for instructional staff training;
• Conducting staff training around lesson planning, curriculum development, STEM, literacy, Arts and principals of Youth Development;
• Ensuring literacy and STEM components of the program are effectively implemented;
• Consulting with Director of Education and Program Director to make training and professional development recommendations;
• Designing and delivering pre-program and ongoing professional development for Group Leaders;
• Conducting classroom observations to provide guidance & supervision to instructional staff;
• Assisting in the evaluation of participants’ academic progress.

Curriculum Development and Oversight

• Developing and implementing educational curriculum for elementary and/or middle school aged participants in collaboration with Group Leaders & instructors;
• Assisting Group Leaders and instructors in preparing lesson plans and activities;
• Ensuring that all educational activities and lesson plans are aligned to principals of Youth Development & Socio-Emotional Learning, Common Core standards, and the learning standards set forth in the contract;
• Reviewing lesson plans and curriculum outlines developed my staff; providing feedback and support for implementation;
• Meeting regularly with staff –-one-to-one and in groups-- to provide guidance, support, and supervision around instructional and youth development needs;
• Modeling of content and pedagogy in the classroom.

Recruitment and Programmatic Support

• Actively participating in the recruitment and selection of Program’s instructional staff;
• Collaborating with Education Director and Program Director to develop curricular design;
• Performing any other task as deemed necessary by the Director of Youth Services.

Competencies

• Experience with curriculum development, project-based learning, youth development principals, childhood and adolescent literacy, and STEM.
• Familiarity with DOE, DYCD COMPASS/SONYC programs, and NYS SACC regulations
• Ability to observe, coach, and develop staff.
• Strong organization, communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency with educational technologies, such as MSWord and Google.
• Knowledge of elementary and middle school curriculum.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to go above and beyond program mandates for the benefit of the children.
• Ability to multitask.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in English Language Arts, Literacy, Science, Math, education, or content related areas.
• Teaching credential or teaching experience.
• Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and implementation of structured programming for students in elementary or middle school.
• Minimum two years of experience working with children up to age 13 in a supervisory role; or, two years of child care credentials for children up to age 13, plus one year in a supervisory role.
• Minimum two years’ experience coaching teachers and/or facilitators preferred.
• Experience in working within ethnically diverse populations.
• Very strong critical thinking, written, and verbal skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Flatbush Development Corporation, Inc, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.