Content Specialist- 004M

Responsibilities

• Conduct Learning Walks, classroom observations, and instructional coaching to support high-quality programming and staff development.
• Provide feedback, model effective instructional practices, and support staff in creating engaging, inclusive, and youth-centered learning experiences.
• Conduct formal and informal observations using NYE and DYCD-aligned tools; facilitate pre- and post-observation meetings; maintain coaching records; and complete required observation reports.
• Review lesson plans and support staff in implementing NYE-approved curricula and utilizing curriculum resources effectively.
• Deliver and support professional development activities based on program needs and observation data.
• Assist with the recruitment, interview, selection, and onboarding of instructional staff.
• Monitor program quality, curriculum implementation, staff performance, and student engagement; communicate concerns and recommendations to site leadership and the Curriculum and Instruction Department.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions and submit all required reports and deliverables by established deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, a relevant content area, Youth Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience teaching, facilitating, or supporting K-8 students in educational, afterschool, or youth development settings.
• Demonstrated ability to provide constructive, strengths-based coaching and feedback.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive instructional practices and youth-centered facilitation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred

• Experience with instructional coaching, teacher mentoring, or adult professional development.
• Familiarity with DYCD/COMPASS observation and quality assessment frameworks.
• Experience in afterschool or youth development programs.
• Proficiency with Salesforce and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Slides).

Benefits

• New York Edge offers competitive compensation, a collaborative and mission-driven work environment, and structured professional development opportunities. Content Specialists receive ongoing coaching and support from program leadership and become part of a growing network of instructional professionals dedicated to expanding access to high-quality afterschool programming across New York City.