Education Specialist

$50.00 - $52.00/hour

Position Summary:

The Education Specialist will help ensure the implementation of the out-of-school time curricula by offering facilitators ongoing support and guidance.

Essential Duties:

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Facilitate regular curriculum meetings with academic specialists/facilitators, who model best practices and allow group members to reflect on their experience and problem-solve.
• Conduct regular observations of Academic Specialists and Facilitators at work in their classrooms and provide feedback to improve and strengthen instruction.
• Review young people's work on an ongoing basis to assess the engagement level and determine learning needs.
• Act as a liaison between regular school day, out-of-school time programs, and teachers to ensure program quality.
• Communicate regularly with the Center or Program Director regarding curricula implementation issues, particularly concerning Academic Specialists' and group leaders' materials/supplies needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience providing direct instruction to young people.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education.
• Department of Education Teaching Certification

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of and experience with developmentally appropriate practices.
• Experience using student data to influence instruction techniques and strategies.
• Experience with lesson plan instruction in a traditional school setting or out-of-school time program.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience engaging with families and communities effectively.

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.