Education Specialist Position Available In Bronx, New York
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Job Description
Job Order Number:
DG0148807
Job Title:
Education Specialist
Company:
New York Edge Location:
Bronx, NY
Salary:
Education:
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Experience:
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Duration:
Full Time, Regular
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Description:
About Us:
New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, academic programs-including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access-help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children. Summary The Education Specialist’s primary concern is the improvement of learning opportunities for students attending the New York Edge After School Program. The Educational Specialist is an on-site instructional leader who collaborates closely with the Education Department and the Site Director to support front-line staff (Academic Enrichment Coaches and Activity Specialists) in delivering skill-based curricula and thematic projects. The Education Specialist’s role is to support program instructional/enrichment goals by ensuring activities are structured, age-appropriate, and aligned to school-day instructional practices and model effective classroom management (as needed). The education specialist has the role of coach and consultant in advising the site director, teachers, academic enrichment coaches, and activity specialists who work within the after-school program.
SCHEDULE
+ 9-15 hours per week+ Monday – Friday 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm+ This role requires you to be in-person
Essential Job Functions :
+ Ensures classroom instruction aligns with New York Edge quality standards during academic and enrichment activities+ Provides oversight of curricula implementation to support school-day instruction.+ Observe and provide feedback to activity specialists, teachers, and group leaders daily, providing advice and modeling lessons as needed. Maintains an observation/feedback log documenting the help provided.+ Ensures activity lesson plans and projects are age-appropriate and have clear learning objectives.+ Assesses the effectiveness and success of the approved curriculum and recommends changes based on student work.+ Documents student progress and projects through multimedia, e.g., photos from cellular phone+ Coordinates the administration and implementation of academic assessment systems+ Submits a summary report of student achievements at the end of each cycle to the Principal, the Site Director, and the Education Department.+ Provides at least six hours of on-site professional development based on the needs of the activity specialists and tutors.+ Attends bi-monthly workshops.+ Serves as an instructional coach and mentor for front-line staff+ Plans and implements staff development as it relates to instructional strategies and classroom management+ Other duties as assigned. Qualities we’re looking for :+ Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of current educational trends in curriculum and instruction+ Understanding and experience of education in an urban setting+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, and school partners, including school administration and staff+ Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Requirements :
+ Provide feedback from the observations to activity specialists at least once daily when they are in the role of the educational specialist.+ Provide the appropriate paperwork weekly to the director of education+ Assess professional development to activity specialists and line staff at the site at least monthly by individual, small group, or whole group.+ Review, provide feedback, and approve lesson plans weekly.+ Report to the director of education regarding the quality of educational service.
Qualifications :
+ DOE T eacher Certification required+ Bachelor’s Degree In Education Required+ Advanced degree in Education preferred+ Minimum of three years classroom experience in an urban setting+ Proven track record of success in the classroom+ Experience working with students with differentiated learning styles.+ Experience
