Project Facilitator - (BS/BA IN EDUCATION REQUIRED)
About The Position
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is a federally qualified health center network serving communities through primary care, school-based health and dental clinics, day care centers, community medicine, behavioral health, HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and family support services. Its Department of Community-Based Programs offers family-strengthening and community-development programs addressing educational, economic, employment, and other community needs. The Sunset Park Family Child Care Network supports and monitors affiliated family child care providers to promote high-quality services for children and families. The Project Facilitator, also described as an Education Specialist, builds strength-based relationships with affiliated providers and supports the implementation of high-quality, play-based instruction in mixed-age settings. The role supports developmentally appropriate, responsive relationships and early learning for children from birth to age four.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood or Infant/Toddler studies.
- At least 2 years of experience teaching children under six years old.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- At least 3 years of experience teaching children under six years old.
- Willingness to travel within the FCC Network catchment area.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as a team member.
Responsibilities
- Provide twice-monthly strength-based, practice-based coaching to up to 17 affiliated providers implementing a mixed-age curriculum.
- Document all coaching sessions.
- Assist providers in gathering child observations and entering child-assessment data in a timely manner, and support the use of that information for curriculum and lesson planning.
- Review and adapt curriculum supports and documents with providers to foster hands-on, developmentally appropriate, relationship-based interactions with children.
- Adapt and guide providers in implementing an evidence-based curriculum for mixed-age groups that meets individual children’s needs.
- Support the FCC Education Director in coordinating required professional learning days throughout the year.
- Participate in Network staff professional learning sessions.
- Collaborate with the FCC Education Director, FCC Family Support Worker, and FCC Monitors to meet the needs of children and families.
- Participate in twice-monthly FCC Network staff meetings to discuss providers and families and coordinate services.
- Assist with ongoing outreach, enrollment, and administrative tasks.
- Complete other tasks as assigned by Program Leadership.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.
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Job Type
Full-time
