Education Specialist - RISE Academy in Queens, New York at Rising Ground, Inc.

OverviewRISE Academy – the COMPASS After School Program – Education Specialist is responsible for the creation and the implementation of high-quality curriculum and enrichment programming for the COMPASS Afterschool Program and Summer Program. Working closely with the Program Director and the Program Supervisor, the Education Specialist provides coaching, training, and performance support to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, Youth Workers, and volunteers to ensure consistent, engaging, and developmentally appropriate educational programming across all required COMPASS content areas.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and manage curriculum and enrichment programming across all required COMPASS content areas. Design, organize, and oversee the implementation of lesson plans that align with DYCD COMPASS requirements and program goals. Provide observation, coaching, supervision, training, and ongoing support to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers to promote high-quality program implementation.Maintain curriculum materials, activity schedules, and instructional resources. Build positive relationships with participants, families, school staff, community partners, and program staff to support a safe, welcoming, and engaging program. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.