Content Specialist-DYCD COMPASS

Job Summary

The Content Specialist based in the Bronx, supports program quality, curriculum implementation, staff coaching, and instructional support across The Home’s DYCD-funded COMPASS programs. This position works collaboratively with Program Directors to ensure activities align with DYCD requirements, organizational expectations, and youth development best practices.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

• Conduct regular site visits to observe activities and monitor program quality across assigned DYCD COMPASS sites.
• Support Program Directors in implementing high-quality youth development programming.
• Review lesson plans and provide feedback to instructors, activity specialists, and group leaders.
• Affirmative action statement: This position is subject to affirmative action obligations under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, including the provision of reasonable accommodation to disabled veterans.

Program Quality & Instructional Support

• Assist Program Directors in developing activity schedules that align with DYCD content areas and program goals.
• Maintain documentation related to program quality initiatives and staff development activities.
• Support compliance with DYCD program quality standards and contractual requirements.

Curriculum & Activity Development

• Develop and maintain activity resources, lesson plan templates, and enrichment materials that align with DYCD requirements.
• Identify and share evidence-based practices and instructional strategies with program staff.
• Support staff in developing engaging, hands-on, project-based learning experiences.

Staff Coaching & Professional Development

• Provide coaching and support to instructors, activity specialists, and frontline program staff.
• Facilitate professional development workshops and trainings for DYCD COMPASS staff.
• Support onboarding and orientation of newly hired program staff.
• Periodically provide professional development opportunities and technical assistance to 21st CCLC staff and other expanded learning programs.

Monitoring & Compliance

• Assist Program Directors in preparing for DYCD monitoring visits, audits, and quality reviews.
• Ensure lesson plans, activity schedules, and instructional materials align with funder expectations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required but a bachelor’s degree is preferred in Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Youth Development, Recreation, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) + years of experience in youth development, afterschool programming, curriculum development, education, instructional coaching, or a related field.
• Experience developing lesson plans, enrichment activities, or educational programming.
• Experience facilitating trainings and supporting staff development.
• Experience conducting observations, coaching staff, or monitoring program quality preferred.
• Experience working in DYCD COMPASS, 21st CCLC, afterschool, educational, or youth development programs preferred.
• Knowledge of positive youth development principles and social-emotional learning practices.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Strong facilitation, coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across several program sites.
• Knowledge of youth development principles, social-emotional learning practices, curriculum implementation, and program quality standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, presentation software, and virtual training platforms.
• Frequent travel between program locations, the ability to conduct classroom observations, facilitate staff trainings, and occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed.