Educational School-Based Content Specialist

Effective Date: 8/2026
Schedule: Approx. 9 to 18 hours per week
Job Type: Part Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly

About United Activities Unlimited

United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency in Staten Island, NY, that provides a wide range of services, including job placement, youth development programs, and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future.

About the Role

The Content Specialist is responsible for the development, selection, and implementation of curriculum activities appropriate for participants' physical, social-emotional, and academic growth. The Content Specialist will report directly to the Program Director and Director of School-Based Programs and will assist in training instructors and other pertinent staff on curriculum presentation requirements, objectives, expectations, and desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, design, and evaluate educational curriculum enrichment lesson plans based on after-school programmatic needs as defined within the DYCD approved work scope.
• Prepare lesson plans varying from remediation instruction to tutoring.
• Develop and train staff on DYCD frameworks and education principles, classroom management, differentiation of learning, etc.
• Maintain records of achievement as directed by the Program Director.
• Work closely with the Program Director to coordinate curriculum needs, lesson planning, identifying training needs, and any additional applicable programmatic needs.
• Formulate pre- and post-assessments relative to the approved educational curriculum.
• Supervise any academic interventions.
• Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants and staff members.
• Abide by all compliance and safety protocols as outlined by the NYC Department of Health, NYC Department of Education, OCFS, DYCD, and UAU.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children under 13 years of age in a classroom setting.
• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching, training, coaching, or facilitating teaching.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a childcare program.
• Culturally competent—ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.
• Must pass reference and background checks.
• Ability to conduct and complete work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, or walk.
• Involves sitting approximately 30% of the day, walking or standing the remainder.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 20% of the time.
• May include working prolonged periods of time standing and walking, about 95% of the day.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer).
• Working both indoors and outdoors (based on appropriate and safe weather conditions).

Pay

Pay Range: $45 per hour (*based on city, state, and/or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances).