Early Childhood Education Consultant, Bureau of Childcare

New York City, NY • New York City, NY

138d • Remote

About The Position

The Bureau of Child Care ensures that child care services in New York City operate in compliance with the New York City Health Code and New York State Social Service regulations and are licensed or permitted as required by law. The Bureau routinely monitors child care programs to protect the health and safety of children while in the child care environment and actively works to improve and expand access to high quality programs which support early childhood development and learning. The Early Childhood Education Consultant will monitor and make recommendations to childcare programs throughout New York City to ensure that childcare services operate within regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• A master's 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 specified roles.
• 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 master's degree from an accredited college or university, in education, social work, psychology, or counseling and three years of full-time satisfactory experience as described.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Certification in Early Childhood Education
• Strong communication, analytic, and observational skills
• Ability to deduce potential impacts of conditions or assess risk
• Writing skills including the ability to adequately describe observations in detail
• Computer skills including the use of mobile computing devices

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess child care programs (center-based, residential, school-based and after-school programs) to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and applicable performance standards.
• Provide consultation, guidance and technical assistance to prospective and current child care providers and staff concerning educational programming, appropriate organization and classroom management techniques, and other best practices within the field.
• Serve as a resource person for the Bureau and providers on current trends and research in Early Childhood Education.
• Issue notices of violation and make recommendations for issuance or denial or child care permits or licenses and/or closure of programs having imminent health hazards.
• Examine records and files of the child care program, staff and children to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Investigate complaints about the operation of licensed child care services and allegations of unlicensed child care.
• Represent the Department at professional conferences and participate in professional development activities related to Early Childhood Education.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work from home policy allowing up to two days during the week from home.
• Job security compared to private sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees