Elementary School Team Leader - New York City Department of Transportation : Job Details

Elementary School Team Leader

New York City Department of Transportation

Job Location : New York,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-07-26T01:32:05Z

Job Description :
Elementary School Team Leader - Community Coordinator

The Elementary School Team Leader will head a team of Safety Educators providing Vision Zero traffic safety education programs for students in Grades K-5 and other at-risk populations, including New Yorkers with physical, cognitive, and language challenges. The role aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and injuries through comprehensive planning and execution of school-based education programs.

Responsibilities include:

  • Serving as a lead educator for Grade K-5 traffic safety programs across the city.
  • Supervising Safety Educators and assisting with curriculum development, pilot testing, onboarding, coaching, and staff training.
  • Overseeing scheduling, outreach benchmarks, and timely completion of program reports.
  • Building relationships with school and community organizations, providing training to professionals and volunteers.
  • Conducting education classes for drivers involved in traffic violations as part of the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program (DVAP).
  • Engaging in on-street outreach, participating in community events, health fairs, and seasonal outreach activities.
  • Becoming certified as Child Passenger Safety Technicians to conduct car safety seat inspections, and possibly operating car seat fitting stations.

    • Minimum Qualifications:

  • Either a baccalaureate degree with two years of relevant community work experience, or
  • High school diploma or equivalent with six years of relevant experience, with at least one year of experience as described above, or
  • Equivalent education and/or experience.

    • Preferred Skills:

    • Experience teaching adults; K-12 teaching experience is a plus.
    • Bi-lingual abilities are advantageous.
    • A valid NYS driver's license is preferred.

    Additional Information:

    • Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs; more info at
    • Residency in New York City generally required within 90 days of appointment; certain exceptions apply.
    • The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics.
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