Educational Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Educational Specialist, DYCD COMPASS Program

FLSA : Non - Exempt

DEPARTMENT : Youth Services

REPORTS TO : Program Director

LOCATION : Bronx, NY

SALARY : $35.00- $38.00 Hourly

SUMMARY :

The Education Specialist will identify suitable curricula focusing on literacy and STEM, help staff create activity plans, oversee implementation of program activities, foster continuous quality improvement, and build productive relationships with the schools attended by program participants. Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Identifies suitable literacy, STEM, and other academic curricula that meets the needs of participating youth.
• Assists Youth Counselors in creating activity plans that maximize learning potential and support each young person’s academic abilities and needs.
• Oversees the implementation of academic programming, ensuring an optimal learning environment.
• Fosters continuous quality improvement through data-informed decision-making, providing effective supervision of Youth Counselors on academic instruction, and providing professional development for the team.
• Creates relationships with the schools attended by program participants and ensures that DYCD COMPASS programming supports the school day curriculum.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor’s Degree and expertise and experience in curriculum development and implementation. Master’s Degree and teaching credentials preferred. High energy, dynamic personality and genuine passion for youth needed.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) :

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.