Educational School-Based Content Specialist

United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) – a community‑based agency in Staten Island, NY – is seeking a part‑time Educational School‑Based Content Specialist (approximately 9–18 hours per week, non‑exempt hourly). The position reports to the Program Director, Director of School‑Based Programs, and Director of Operations.

Position Summary

The Content Specialist is responsible for developing, selecting, and implementing curriculum activities that support participants’ physical, social‑emotional, and academic growth. The role includes training instructors and staff on curriculum presentation, objectives, expectations, and desired outcomes while ensuring compliance with UAU standards.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, design, and evaluate educational curriculum enrichment lesson plans based on after‑school program needs as defined within the DYCD‑approved work scope.
• Prepare lesson plans ranging from remediation instruction to tutoring.
• Develop and train staff on DYCD frameworks, education principles, classroom management, and differentiation of learning.
• Maintain records of achievement as directed by the Program Director.
• Coordinate curriculum needs, lesson planning, training needs, and other programmatic requirements with the Program Director.
• Formulate pre‑ and post‑assessments aligned with the approved educational curriculum.
• Supervise academic interventions.
• Demonstrate positive leadership and serve as a role model for participants and staff.
• Abide by compliance and safety protocols of NYC Department of Health, NYC Department of Education, OCFS, DYCD, and UAU.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children under 13 years in a classroom setting.
• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching, training, coaching, or facilitating instruction.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a childcare program.
• Cultural competence and ability to interact effectively across diverse cultures.
• Successful completion of reference and background checks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional time‑management and initiative, with flexibility as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional standing, sitting, or walking; primarily indoor work with occasional outdoor duties in safe weather.
• Approximately 30 % sitting, the remainder walking or standing; ability to remain stationary for at least 20 % of the time.
• May involve prolonged periods of standing and walking (about 95 % of the day).
• Vision and hearing abilities sufficient to communicate information accurately and observe details at close range.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Pay

$41 per hour (rate varies based on city, state, federal contractual obligations, and budgetary allowances).

Schedule

Approximately 9 to 18 hours per week, based on operational needs.