Summer Education Specialist

About Us:

New York Edge is a non-profit organization and one of the largest providers of school-based afterschool programs in New York City and the metropolitan region serving over 25,000 elementary, middle, and high school students each year. The mission of New York Edge is to help bridge the opportunity gap among students in underinvested communities by providing programs designed to improve academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life. 

Summary
The Education Specialist’s primary concern is the improvement of learning opportunities for students attending New York Edge Summer School Program. The Educational Specialist is an on-site instructional leader who works in close collaboration with the Education Department and the Site Director to support front-line staff (Summer Day Camp Counselor and Activity Specialists) in the delivery of skill-based curricula and thematic projects. Their role is to support program instructional/enrichment goals by ensuring activities are structured, age-appropriate, aligned to school day instructional practices and model effective classroom management (as needed). 

Schedule:

Part-Time Seasonal/Temporary (July 2th – August 16th)

Weekly Scheduled Hours of 16-29 (depends on operational needs of camp location)

**No Summer Camp on July 4**

• Elementary school: operates Monday-Thursday from 12-6 pm and Friday 8 am-6pm

During the last week of August 12th-16th camp will operate from 8 am-6pm

• Middle school: operates Monday-Thursday only from 12-4 pm (Camp is closed on Friday’s)

Locations:

We have Summer Day Camp locations across the five boroughs!

Pay:

$30-35/hour (based on experience and credentials)

Essential Job Functions:   

• Ensures classroom instruction aligns to New York Edge quality standards during academic and enrichment activities   

• Provides oversight of curricula implementation to support summer day instruction. 

• Observes and provides feedback to activity specialists, teachers and summer day camp counselors on a daily basis providing advice and modeling lessons as needed. Maintains an observation/feedback log documenting 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 assessments 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 activities specialists at least once each day 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 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 for quality of educational service.

 Qualifications:  

• DOE Teacher Certification required 

• Bachelor's Degree 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 differentiated learning styles.  

• Experience supervising school staff is a plus.  

Specialists will be required to report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration.

At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health. 

To apply, please visit our website at newyorkedge.org/careers.

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.