Educational Specialist
Schedule: 20-25 hours per week / Hybrid
Job Type: Part Time
Department: Workforce Development
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/ Hourly
Reports To: SYEP Education Coordinator
ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED:
Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Education Specialist will be under the direct supervision of the SYEP Education Coordinator. The Education Specialist is responsible for providing a safe, caring, and enriching environment for youth enrolled in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). The Education Specialist will oversee the implementation of project-based service-learning programming for youth between the ages of 14-15 years old. The Education Specialist will manage a team of educators, who collectively 15 cohorts of project based The Education Specialist will assist in providing training and ongoing support for SYEP Instructors. This position requires an individual who can work flexible hours with the ability to work in person, has 2+ years of experience in youth education, youth development, or project management, and offers a demonstrated commitment to civic engagement and/or service learning. The Education Specialist must be able to work efficiently and effectively with participants and the workforce development division.
- Oversee instruction and engagement of participants through supervision of, communication with, and observations of Instructors, in collaboration with and as directed by SYEP Education Coordinator
- Support in the development, revision, modification, and implementation of curriculum and content, trainings and supplemental documents, activities, and professional development exercises for the SYEP Instructors, in collaboration with and as directed by SYEP Education Coordinator
- Assist with the preparation and delivery of orientation and training sessions for both participants and staff
- Conduct and record cohort observations, including during both synchronous and asynchronous program activities
- Support the implementation of UAU’s SYEP hybrid project-based learning experience by:
- providing direct supervision and support to SYEP Instructors on a daily basis
- recording/reporting observations and challenges
- engaging in problem-solving and resource sharing to address existing or emerging challenges
- actively working with Instructors to guide and elevate cohort instruction;
- facilitating the distribution of programmatic and administrative materials and resources to any/all cohort(s); and
- collaborating with SYEP Education Coordinator to schedule/coordinate guest speaker engagements and participant attendance
- Work collaboratively with participant facing team members for participant payroll issues, participant mentorship and conflict resolution, or participant engagement activities that require educational support
- Provide formal and informal training, coaching, and/or technical assistance
- Attend SYEP team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities, both virtually and in-person, as applicable to role
- Assist with any other related advisory and/or departmental duties and projects as needed
- High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire
- Must be willing and able to work hybrid - both in-person and remotely
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in the field of education and/or youth workforce development
- Experience teaching and/or supporting youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities, a plus
- Experience in the management and oversight of multiple teams
- Willing and able to take initiative and allow for a flexible work schedule; including some nights and occasional weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently
- Proficient use of GSuite, including Google Classroom
- Respect for diverse racial, socio-economic, ethnic, academic, religious, and cultural backgrounds and identities
- Bilingual, a plus
- Reliable mode of transportation, preferably a motor vehicle
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.
- Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.
- Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
- Position is in a well-lighted office environment.
- Involves sitting approximately 80 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time.
- May include working prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer).
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