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About the job

Overview

The Content Specialist is a key member of the GAINS program team, responsible for the development, oversight, and management of high-quality program content in the Required Content Areas. The Content Specialist will ensure that all program components are facilitated by Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers are executed with consistency, quality, and fidelity to the COMPASS Elementary and Middle school models. The job requires travel to sites and working 5 days per week, Monday through Fridays, 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of State and City mandates to ensure the GAINS Program meets and maintains all requirements

Facilitate on-going training in areas such as lesson planning, classroom management, facilitation techniques and strategies to improve program quality

Document and maintain record of how often you meet with GAINS Program Directors and School Staff

Support the development and monitoring of program goals, outcomes, and quality-assurance benchmarks.

Collaborate with the Program Director and leadership team to sustain a high-quality program environment.

Provide ongoing supervision, coaching, and guidance to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers/SYEP.

Conduct regular program observations to assess quality, support staff growth, and ensure adherence to curriculum and program standards.

Identify staff training needs and deliver or coordinate relevant professional development sessions.

Model effective instructional practices and youth-development techniques.

Attend all required training classes

Arrange educational, cultural and social activities for students

Help develop staff to create lesson plans that are age appropriate, interactive and encourage social, emotional and educational curiosity

Select, manage, and oversee implementation of curricula and lesson plans for the Required Content Areas identified by DYCD.

Develop sequenced activities with clear goals, learning objectives, and assessment methods.

Observe /critic the implementation and delivery of established lessons.

Meeting with team members to provide insight and encouragement for improvement

Meet monthly to discuss students and their progress

Must provide a minimum of nine (9) hours of services per program per week.

Will support up to a maximum of three (3) COMPASS programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or oversight role directly involving:

Program content development and management

Staff supervision, coaching, and support

Training and professional development delivery

Strong knowledge of youth development principles and structured content-based programming.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff, youth, and community partners.