Education Specialist (School-Age Child Care)

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities. Today, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City, including early childhood education, school-age care, youth services, workforce development, community services, and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization. In 2017, CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY, its organization-wide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community members. In 2021, CPC served over 125,000 individuals and families from all 56 community districts of New York City by providing high-quality learning opportunities for all ages, offering personalized social resources, and developing their career paths. In the summer of 2022, CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/)

PROGRAM SUMMARY

CPC School Age Child Care (SACC) Programs are after school and summer programs serving students from grades K-5 each year (ages 5-12). The goal of the program is to support students in all learning areas including intellectual, academic, physical, social and emotional growth. The program offers creative and structured activities to strengthen participants’ academic skills and incorporates the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in a variety of projects, as well as art and physical activities. SACC Programs generally operate on weekdays from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, with possible evenings, weekends, and school holidays at the following sites:

• PS 2 —122 Henry Street, Room 109, New York, NY 10002
• PS 20 —142-30 Barclay Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355
• PS 124 —40 Division Street, New York, NY 10002
• PS 130 —143 Baxter Street, New York, NY 10013
• PS 153 —1970 Homecrest Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229
• Chrystie Street—115 Chrystie Street, New York, NY 10002

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Program Director, the part-time Education Specialist at Chrystie St plays a critical part in the establishment and maintenance of quality by supporting frontline staff in effective implementation of program activities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe and evaluate activities weekly; provide onsite training and coach staff in activity planning and implementation; and provide staff with feedback.
• Review lesson plans and ensure all activities are designed with learning goals or skill gains; adapt curricula to fit program goals.
• Work alongside the Program Director to develop and implement engaging academic, enrichment and recreational activities focusing on DYCD goals, STEM and Literacy.
• Maintain a high level of communication and positive relationship with the school principal, school staff, after school staff and parents.
• Assist to maintain accurate records of staff and participant attendance.
• Develop and maintain participants’ progress reports.
• Develop tools for evaluating effectiveness of activities and events.
• Maintain a regular schedule for staff observations and staff meetings.
• Attend meetings as required by funder and CPC.
• Maintain a regular schedule of meetings with the Program Director.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Teaching credentials and some teaching experience a plus-- assets crucial to successful collaboration with the host school
• Experience delivering support services as described in the first 2 bullet points listed under Essential Responsibilities
• Administrative and supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with elementary school youth in an after-school classroom setting a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong social and emotional maturity, and behavioral management skills; knowledge of the principles of positive youth development and ability to adhere to DYCD’s strengths-based approach.
• Knowledge and proficiency of MS office applications
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin or Spanish a plus.
• Must pass full background check that includes fingerprinting and SCR (Statewide Central Register).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• $21.00 - $23.00 per hour; 17.5 hours per week through June 2025
• CPC offers eligible temporary staff members mandatory benefits, including paid New York State sick time

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

CPC has been committed to two goals: 1) keeping staff and community members healthy and safe and 2) continuing to safely provide services to community members. CPC no longer mandates COVID vaccination, but vaccines and boosters are highly encouraged for all our staff and community members.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Laura Li, when applying online via CPC’s website: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobs or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to careers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries.

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ , individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Salary : $21 - $23