Educational Specialist

Description

Organizational Overview

RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.

Here are some highlights:

Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.

Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.

Affordable Housing: RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.

RiseBoro’s mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don’t determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power. 

If you’re interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary or hourly rate offer will be based on the candidate’s experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.

Schedule:  Part-Time, 17 hours per week i.e. Mon - Fri 3pm - 6pm

Pay Rate: $38.00 per hour

ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Responsible for the development and implementation of the program’s educational curriculum. Along with the Director of Youth Services, the Educational Specialist directly supervises 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. Specific responsibilities include:

Training and Instructional Supervision

• Identifying areas of need for instructional staff training;
• Conducting staff training around lesson planning, curriculum development, STEM, literacy, and principals of Youth Development;
• Ensuring literacy and STEM components of the program are effectively implemented;
• Consulting with Program Director and Director of Youth Services to make training and professional development recommendations;
• Designing and delivering pre-program and ongoing professional development for instructors;
• Conducting classroom observations to provide guidance & supervision to instructional staff;
• Assisting in the evaluation of participants academic progress.

Curriculum Development and Oversight

• Developing and implementing educational curriculum for elementary and/or middle school aged participants in collaboration with Group Leaders & Instructors;
• Assisting Group Leaders and Instructors in preparing lesson plans and activities;
• Ensuring that all educational activities and lesson plans are aligned to principals of Youth Development & Socio-Emotional Learning, Common Core standards, and the learning standards set forth in the contract;
• Reviewing lesson plans and curriculum outlines developed my staff; providing feedback and support for implementation;
• Meeting regularly with staff -one-to-one and in groups-- to provide guidance, support, and supervision around instructional and youth development needs;
• Modeling of content and pedagogy in the classroom.

Recruitment and programmatic support

• Actively participating in the recruitment and selection of Programs instructional staff;
• Collaborating with Program Director and Director of Youth Services to develop curricular design;
• Performing other related task as deemed necessary by the Director of Youth Services.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with curriculum development, project-based learning, youth development principals, childhood and adolescent 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 elementary and middle school curriculum.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to go above and beyond program mandates for the benefit of the children.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.).

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Bachelors degree in English Language arts, literacy, science, math, education, or content related areas; Masters degree in related field preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Policy

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro offers reasonable accommodation based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Salary : $38