Position Overview:
The Educational Specialist will work as part of the P.R.I.M.E. Leaders Afterschool Program by assisting the Program Coordinator in the design, and evaluation of all after-school program curriculum. Along with the Program Coordinator, the Educational Specialist directly oversees the effective implementation and delivery of lessons, coaching & training of staff, direct oversight of the program’s instructional curriculum, and assessment of the program's impact and effectiveness as it relates to curriculum delivered.
Position Qualifications:
Must have a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Experience with curriculum development, project-based learning, youth development principles, literacy, and STEM. Ability to observe, coach, and develop staff. Strong organization, communication and writing skills. Proficiency with educational technologies, such as MSWord and Google. Knowledge of or ability to grasp elementary and middle school developmental stages. Ability to meet deadlines.
Schedule: Monday through Friday from about either 9am to 5pm or 10am to 6pm
The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in education or related field
- Master's degree
- Experience with curriculum development
- Experience with project-based learning
- Experience with youth development principles
- Experience with literacy and STEM
- Ability to observe, coach, and develop staff
- Strong organization, communication and writing skills
- Proficiency with educational technologies (MS Word, Google)
- Knowledge of elementary and middle school developmental stages
- Ability to meet deadlines
What We Do
The Children's Village is a nonprofit charitable organization that specializes in working with at-risk youth in New York. The Children's Village serves children, teens and families through a variety of innovative residential and community-based programs.
