Education Director - Brooklyn, United States - Flatbush Development Corporation

Flatbush Development Corporation

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Brooklyn, United States

4 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

About Us:

Flatbush Development Corporation is a dynamic and community-focused organization dedicated to providing high-quality afterschool programs for youth in Brooklyn.

Our commitment to youth development and educational enrichment is at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to be a partner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).

Position Summary:

The Education Director occupies a central leadership position in our organization, steering our educational direction and ensuring alignment with Common Core Standards, Positive Youth Development and the DYCD Activity Framework.

They are vital in molding our curriculum, bolstering professional development, and ensuring unparalleled quality in our K-12 afterschool, and college and career exploration programs.

Beyond standard educational systems, this individual also champions The Flatbush Development Corporation (FDC) initiatives, making sure they resonate with our organizational ethos and aspirations.

Through this role, the Education Director fosters a culture of educational excellence, mentors our group leaders, activity specialist, program directors, and instructional staff, and is a beacon of quality assurance and innovation in our educational endeavors.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, curate, and regularly review curriculum for K12 afterschool programs.
Mentors group leaders and instructional staff, ensuring alignment of curriculum, lesson planning, and activities with program goals.
Direct and facilitate comprehensive training and professional development sessions, both at the organizational level and onsite, encompassing curriculum development, academic support, lesson planning, facilitation techniques, behavior and classroom management and evaluation of activities.
Evaluate and refine program activities and staff performance, with a focus on continuous improvement.
In collaboration with the Program Director development and execution of culminating events at sites
Routinely assess curriculum and instruction effectiveness through regular visits to all FDC programs.
Undertake additional tasks as directed by the Multi Site Director

Qualifications And Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
Proven track record in curriculum development and training.
Comprehensive understanding of the Common Core Standards.
Familiarity with DOE, DYCD COMPASS/SONYC programs, and NYS SACC regulations.
Proven experience in designing arts, STEM, sports, leadership, and college readiness curriculum.
Strong comprehension of youth development principles and culturally responsive practices.
Excellent skills in communication (oral and written), interpersonal, cultural competency, judgment, and decisionmaking.
Excellent organizational, project management, time management, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft/Google Office Suite and program management software familiarity.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, cultural competency, and decisionmaking skills.
Previous nonprofit setting experience.
Understanding of projectbased and socialemotional learning methodologies.
Exceptional leadership skills with an ability to motivate diverse teams.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel between various program sites.
Flexibility to work outside regular office hours for special programs and events.
Comfortable working in dynamic and fastpaced environments.

Pay:
$60, $65,000.00 per year

Benefits: