Early Childhood Education Consultant, Bureau of Childcare

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

Consultant (Early Childhood Education) I-51611- Open to candidates who recently filed for the recent Open-Competitive CONSULTANT (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION) Exam No. 5059 within the filing period From: March 5, 2025, To: March 25, 2025. 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 Bureau seeks to hire an Early Childhood Education Consultant to monitor and make recommendations to child care programs throughout New York City to ensure that child care services operate within regulatory compliance.

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 2. 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.

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
• Position requires travel throughout the five boroughs using mass transit or a personal vehicle and carry/use mobile inspection equipment weighing approximately 15 pounds

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess childcare 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 childcare 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 childcare permits or licenses and/or closure of programs having imminent health hazards.
• Examine records and files of the childcare program, staff and children to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Investigate complaints about the operation of licensed childcare services and allegations of unlicensed childcare.
• Represent the Department at professional conferences and participate in professional development activities related to Early Childhood Education.

Benefits

• City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• 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 and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees