Education Specialist (Polo Grounds Cornerstone)

Education Specialist

Police Athletic League (PAL) is the largest independent youth organization in New York City that provides educational and recreational activities for children and young adults. PAL Inc. and The New York City Police Department work in partnership to provide communities with summer and after-school recreational and educational activities.

We are looking for a part-time Education Specialist who will be responsible for working with Youthlink Director and center staff and schools to identify and develop specific age-appropriate curricula and activities for the after-school and summer camp programs.

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Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Model and uphold all Agency rules.
• Identify and develop curricula suitable for after school and summer programs. Curricula should be thematic and provide youth with sequential, common core learning standards-aligned learning experiences.
• Work with the Youthlink Director to oversee the implementation of program activities. Assist center staff with effective delivery of lessons.
• Using data collected by PAL’s Evaluator, staff reports and schools’ input, foster continuous quality improvement of curricula and activities.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with the principal and designated school staff. Ensure PAL and school goals and needs are reflected in PAL programming.
• Provide training to Group Leaders, Teachers, and Activity Specialists.
• Assist in planning and facilitating center Parent Workshops.
• Present ideas and suggestions for improving programs as often as possible. When presenting a problem or offering constructive criticism, also offer an alternative solution.

Additional Responsibilities

• Submit weekly, monthly, written and verbal reports as requested.
• When directed, attend meetings with Education Department, center stakeholders, as needed to assist in program delivery and promotion of programs.
• Assist in the planning, set up and cleanup for PAL special events.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field. NYS Teaching Certification preferred. Master’s Degree in Education or related field strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in curriculum development and lesson planning.
• Experience in implementing structured programming for elementary or middle school youth. Classroom teaching experience a plus.
• Familiarity with integrating New York Common Core Language Standards into project-based learning activities.
• Must be responsible and organized with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Salary: $52.00 Per Hour

At the Police Athletic League, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth. We’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too.

The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy

Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.