Educational Specialist - EHS - Family Child Care (55995)
About The Position
University Settlement is one of New York City’s most dynamic social justice organizations, with a proud legacy as the nation’s first settlement house. For over 135 years, we’ve empowered low-income and immigrant communities through innovative programs in early childhood education, youth development, eviction prevention, arts, older adult services, and mental health. Each year, we serve more than 40,000 New Yorkers across 30 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to strengthen communities by providing comprehensive services, anticipating future needs, and advocating for justice. About the Role We are seeking a Family Child Care Specialist to join our Early Head Start team. This unique program combines Early Head Start and Family Child Care services to provide full-day, home-based childcare and family support for low-income families with children under age four. As a Family Child Care Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting and coaching Family Child Care Providers to deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate care for infants and toddlers.
Requirements
- BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
- At least 1 year of classroom experience and/or curriculum development for infants and toddlers.
- Strong knowledge of child development (birth to age 3), excellent communication and writing skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement curriculum for home-based Family Child Care programs.
- Coach providers on lesson planning, addressing mixed-age groups, special needs, and behavior management.
- Conduct enhanced home visits to Family Child Care Providers serving Early Head Start children.
- Provide on-site training on child development, curriculum planning, daily routines, and space design.
- Support providers in completing developmental assessments and maintaining child observations in My Teaching Strategies.
- Assist with family recruitment and parent workshops.
- Maintain accurate documentation of visits and child development activities.
- Offer technical support to childcare providers.
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
