Education Specialist
Education Specialist- Job Description
The Education Specialist, along with theProgram
Director and Assistant Site Director
and Education
Director
is
responsible for coordinating educational activities and developing curriculum and reviewing lesson plans. Education Specialists
will
assist the Activity
Instructors,
group leaders
in program activities and assure that the homework help component for the program runs effectively and smoothly. The Education Specialist also provides training for staff.
Instruction and activities designed to promote subject mastery, develop grade-level competencies, and teach study skills. The Education Specialist will also be responsible for creating a safe and positive environment, to provide opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic / personal growth.The Educational Specialist will also assist in the reviewing, writing and creation of lesson plans. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing, and leading groups of assigned participants in a variety of educational enhancement activities in the areas of Career, work, literacy, and leadership which will teach skills and help to improve overall personal and academic performance.
The Education Specialist works- hours
Hourly Rate $45.00
Key
Essential Functions:
Supports the implementation of program curriculum and work with program staff to develop sequential learning goals and objectives for all activities
Ensures the integration of literacy and STEM-based learning and enrichment through sequenced, curriculum-based programming
Provide coaching and modelling and ensures that implementation of program activities aligns with demonstrated best practices
Facilitates professional development trainings and workshops for frontline staff
Researchesbest practices in afterschool programming and brings new ideas to program staff
Identifies and develops supplementary resources to support students' learning and interests
Meet development and academic standards forinstruction.
tutoring,mentoring and
coaching
demonstrate competence in analyzing students' needs.
Assist participants in actively achieving an increased comprehension and retention of specific subjectmaterial, and
improved academic skill in designated areas.
Help participants develop necessary skills for academic success.
Actively participatein
PD
training
sessions, designated meetings, and special events, as appropriate.
Attendsand
Assist
in organization of
required meetings and staff development workshops.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in education or other related area preferred. Bachelors
or
a related field
Preferred
Minimum of two years' teaching experience
Knowledge of NYS common core learning standards
Experience in developingand reviewing STEM
curriculum, lesson plans
, experience coaching teachers and/or facilitators preferred in school day or afterschool setting.
Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience working with children from diversebackground
Possess an understanding and knowledge of
public school
functions, Common Core, and specific knowledge in age-appropriate teachings and curriculum.
General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop preferred.
Knowledge of DYCD,DOE, and DOH mandates