The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council,Inc.

The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Inc. Educational Content Specialist @ IS 77 Joseph F. Quinn Intermediate School 77

Position Overview
The Content Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the high-quality delivery of educational and enrichment programming for afterschool participants. This position is responsible for overseeing and supporting instructors and group leaders, creating engaging and culturally responsive lesson plans, and providing ongoing coaching and professional development to staff. The Content Specialist ensures that program activities are implemented effectively, meet program objectives, and promote participant growth, engagement, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Program Oversight and Support

• Oversee and support the implementation of daily activities delivered by instructors and group leaders.
• Monitor and evaluate program delivery to ensure alignment with curriculum goals and quality standards.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and mentoring to staff to strengthen instructional practices and engagement strategies.
• Support staff in creating a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Oversee implementation of Mental Health Supports.

Curriculum and Lesson Planning

• Develop, review, and adapt lesson plans and activity guides for diverse age groups and learning needs.
• Ensure activities are project-based, hands-on, and aligned with educational objectives.
• Integrate opportunities for skill-building in areas such as literacy, STEAM, leadership, and life skills.

• Incorporate culturally relevant content that reflects the identities, experiences, and communities of program participants.

Staff Development and Professional Growth

• Observe staff in the classroom or program setting and provide constructive feedback.
• Conduct regular training sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
• Support onboarding of new instructors and group leaders to ensure understanding of program expectations and teaching strategies.
• Collaborate with the program director and GRYC leadership team to identify staff development needs and recommend resources or trainings.

Quality Assurance and Program Improvement

• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness and participant outcomes.
• Document observations, provide reports, and recommend improvements to curriculum and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, safety standards, and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Youth Development, Curriculum Design, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional support, or youth program coordination.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or mentoring staff in an educational or youth program setting.
• Strong knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive education practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with project-based learning, STEAM, literacy, and life skills programming is preferred.