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The YWCA of the City of New York (YW-NYC) is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We are a social justice organization dedicated to addressing issues that emerge at the intersection of race, class and gender. Founded in 1858, the YW-NYC is the first YW in the United States and part of an international movement of YWs worldwide. We currently serve 1,500 New York City school children by providing leadership and advocacy training for young women through our high school Girls Initiatives and Out-of-School Time (OST) programs for elementary and middle school students in diverse communities in Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn. The Education Specialist oversees the implementation of all aspects of curriculum development. The Education Specialist will be responsible for developing thematic curriculum aligned with the agency’s mission and goals. Using Understanding by Design (UbD) and project-based approaches, the Specialist ensures lessons are standards-aligned, infuse SEL and restorative practices, and produce hands-on learning that sparks curiosity. The Education Specialist will also be responsible for writing lesson plans, reviewing all lesson plans, training staff in the unit's thematic curriculum and planning at least three culminating events a year aligned with the theme. In addition, the Education Specialist will conduct activity observations and provide staff coaching and feedback on activity and lesson plan facilitation. This position will report directly to the site Program Director. A successful Education Specialist will: bring a positive youth development lens to the role; build collaborative relationships with the school principal and staff; use evidence-based practices and data to continuously improve the OST programs; hold themselves and others accountable for program results; and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.