From NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (NYC DYCD).
Through a competitive RFP process NYC DYCD awards contracts to community based organizations (CBOs) to operate programs and services for NYC youth and families; most programs and services are in NYC’s underserved communities. NYC DYCD currently funds the nation’s largest network of afterschool programs (+900) most of which are located in NYC public schools. Others are located in NYCHA housing complexes, community centers and a few parochial schools.
NYC DYCD also awards contracts to non-profit organizations to provide technical assistance services to CBOs operating afterschool programs. ExpandEd Schools, formerly known as The After-School Corporation has a contract to provide support services on digital learning for afterschool programs. Attached is a job description from ExpandEd Schools for this position. Thought there may be an ITP person who would find this challenge interesting.
POSITION AVAILABLE
Digital Learning Manager
ExpandED Schools is a national nonprofit dedicated to closing the learning gap by
increasing access to enriched education experiences. In 1998, we were founded as The
After-School Corporation. In our first decade, we created the nation’s first citywide system
of K-12 after-school programs and leveraged more than four dollars in private and public
spending for every dollar of our founding grant. Today, we continue to reimagine learning
time – in school, after school and during the summer – seeking to ensure that all kids have
opportunities to discover their talents and develop their full potential. We develop scalable
and sustainable models that provide more learning time. We:
EXPAND the school day: We add more time each day to help close the learning
gap by up to 450 hours each school year.
ENGAGE the community: We bring additional passion, talent, child development
expertise and role models into the classroom.
ENHANCE the learning: We balance the curriculum with the arts, movement and
personalized hands-on enrichments such as robotics, book clubs, knitting, debate
and salsa dance.
Position Summary
The Digital Learning Manager will support the delivery of high quality digital and computer
science instruction and enrichments in expanded learning schools and after school and summer
programs. This is a part-time (60%) position, with the potential to become full-time.
Responsibilities:
Oversee all deliverables and activities related to ExpandED Schools Technology/Computer
Science Technical Assistance contract with the City’s Department of Youth and Community
Development (DYCD). (Activities will include training sessions on implementing
computational thinking activities within design-based learning environments, Google CS
First, and Raspberry Pi devices for educators who work with children in grades 3-8.)
Plan, prepare, and facilitate digital learning and computer science workshops for teachers
and after-school and expanded learning staff
Provide on-site coaching for educators who lead computer science activities or use
technology to teach
Manage grants and contracting with funders (e.g., DYCD) and training partners
Brief ExpandED Schools staff on current trends in education technology that may benefit
our programs
Collect information needed for reports to ExpandED Schools’ management and funder(s)
and help draft reports, briefs, project descriptions, blogs, etc.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience related to science education;
Master’s degree preferred
Computer science experience and familiarity with Raspberry Pi devices essential
Knowledge of basic programming languages, including Scratch, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Passion for digital learning (both teaching and learning with technology)
Demonstrated training and coaching experience and expertise
Knowledge of effective after-school practices and activities preferred
Strong speaking, writing, and facilitation skills
Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail
Flexibility, adaptability, and comfort with complexity and change
Creative thinking, strong interpersonal skills, the desire to work collaboratively, and a sense
of humor
Competent computer skills, including knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness to travel throughout NYC for school and after-school visits and TA sessions
This position requires regular use of public transportation and regular work in school buildings
that may require lifting books and climbing stairs.
To apply:
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to
employment@expandedschools.org Subject: Digital Learning Manager – [Candidate's First &
Last Name]
No faxes or phone calls, please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be
contacted.
ExpandED Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
