Early Childhood Education Consultant, Bureau of Childcare

City of New York • New York City, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Early Intervention (EI) is a comprehensive interagency program that supports infants and children with developmental delays in their efforts to realize their full potential. It reduces the likelihood of delays among at-risk children, assists and empowers families to meet their child's and their own needs, and entitles children, regardless of race, ethnicity or income, to services through the program. A key tool for identifying children in need of EI Services is developmental screening conducted by professionals of all disciplines, caretakers and parents, using a validated instrument such as the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ).

Requirements

• A masters degree in education from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 12 semester hour graduate credits in early childhood or elementary education and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in one or a combination of the following: (a) as the director or educational director of a licensed school or licensed program which is devoted largely to pre-school and/or kindergarten groups and which employs at least two licensed teachers of early childhood education; (b) as the teacher director of a licensed school or licensed program which is devoted largely to pre-school and/or kindergarten groups and which employs at least one other licensed teacher of early childhood education; (c) as a consultant in early childhood education who evaluates such programs and/or provides expert advice for such programs; or (d) as a consultant in early childhood education who evaluates such programs and/or provides expert advice for such programs in a public agency; or
• A baccalaureate degree in education from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by student teaching in early childhood education (pre-K to 2nd grade) in an acceptable licensed program in a licensed school and a masters degree from an accredited college or university, in education, social work, psychology, or counseling and three years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in “1” above.
• Five years of satisfactory teaching experience as a licensed teacher of early childhood education may be substituted for the three years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above.
• To be considered for assignment to Assignment Level II candidates must have, in addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, one additional year of the full-time satisfactory experience described above.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with early childhood programs, early care settings, childcare and or children birth to age 5 and preforming developmental screenings preferred.
• Bachelor's degree with experience in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Education, Social Work, Social Services, Human Services, or related field highly desirable; or a Master's degree with experience in these areas acceptable.
• Dedication and passion for promoting health equity, social justice and the healthy development of young children.
• Understanding the importance of developmental screenings for children's optimal health and development with experience using developmental screening tools.
• Strong presentation and training abilities with technology skill set.
• Strong relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, be flexible, and simultaneously manage and maintain multiple relationships.
• Ability to travel in NYC and carry equipment at least up to 15 pounds.
• Experience with collecting, understanding, and organizing data.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing volunteer partners.

Responsibilities

• Represent Early Intervention as a liaison to childcare centers and their staff for the successful integration of developmental screenings into their procedures and practices.
• Provide in-person and virtual trainings to childcare programs.
• Provide support via coaching and technical assistance to childcare programs on topics related to early childhood, developmental screenings, referral to Early Intervention, trauma-informed conversations with families, and inclusive practice.
• Effectively manage a caseload and correlated files and establish positive relationships with childcare programs and their staff.
• Review, organize, collect, and document data and findings from childcare programs.
• Transport and carry EI and other related materials to childcare programs and travel to and from multiple childcare centers.
• Collaborate with staff in the NYC Health Department and participating childcare programs.

Benefits

• premium-free health insurance plan
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level