Education Specialist

Description

Position Summary

The Education Specialist is responsible for working with PAL’s Director of Education and Development, center staff and schools to identify and develop specific age-appropriate curricula and activities for the after-school and summer camp programs.

Major Duties & 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 Center 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 clean up for PAL special events.
  
  

Qualifications

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.
  
  

Location: The position is available at

Compensation: $40.00-$42.00 Per Hour

Location: Pathways College Prep

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 Hours a week

Start Date: 9/8/25