Description
The Content Specialist supports and strengthens the quality of Manhattan Youth’s COMPASS programs by overseeing the development and implementation of structured curriculum and enrichment activities. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing lesson plans, observing activities, providing feedback and coaching to program staff, and delivering training in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and classroom management. The Content Specialist works with program leadership and school partners to ensure engaging, high-quality programming aligned with Manhattan Youth’s mission and program goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and support the implementation of program content across required enrichment areas, ensuring alignment with Manhattan Youth’s mission and program goals.
- Develop, review, and adapt curricula and lesson plans with clear learning objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Observe activities delivered by Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers, providing feedback to improve instruction, youth engagement, and overall program quality.
- Provide staff training, coaching, and professional development in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Collaborate with program directors, activity specialists, and school partners to align enrichment activities with school-day learning goals and program priorities.
- Maintain curriculum resources and share effective practices, lesson plans, and instructional materials across assigned sites.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and communicate recommendations to program leadership.
Additional Responsibilities
- The Content Specialist performs other related duties consistent with the position, program objectives, and organizational needs.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree required, with at least three years of supervisory or oversight experience involving program content development, staff supervision, training, and coaching.
- Experience developing curricula, lesson plans, and instructional activities; experience providing staff coaching or professional development preferred.
- Knowledge of and passion for educational and enrichment programming, including sports, arts, academic enrichment, or youth leadership.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and collaborate effectively with diverse staff, students, and families.
- Commitment to youth development and creating inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environments.
- Flexibility to work across multiple program sites as needed.
Work Schedule
The Content Specialist is a part-time position requiring 9 hours per week per assigned program site, for a maximum of three COMPASS programs. The typical schedule is between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m., with additional planning, preparation, and coordination scheduled as needed within the assigned hours. The schedule may include curriculum development, lesson-plan review, classroom observations, staff training, instructional coaching, and coordination with program leadership and school partners. Assignments may require travel between program sites.