University Settlement Society of New York
Educational Director - Family Child Care (56544)
University Settlement Society of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Educational Director - Family Child Care (56544)
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University Settlement Society of New York . University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For over 135 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the low-income and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, older adults services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 30 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower residents by building on their strengths through comprehensive, quality services that meet the current needs of the community; innovation that anticipates future needs; and advocacy to bring justice to the community as a whole. Family Child Care Network and Department of Education (DOE) view family childcare as a respected and valued profession within the early care and education system in New York City. We seek to support and enhance the existing strengths of family childcare as birth-4 programs that promote continuous and responsive relationships, strengthen early learning skills, build resilience, and lay the foundation for all future learning. The primary role of the Education Director is to oversee all of the Network educational services for families and affiliated providers. Responsibilities
Oversee all educational services in affiliated Family Child Care (FCC) settings to ensure compliance with Department of Education and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Supervise the work of all FCCN education staff (e.g. Educational Specialists and Health Monitors). Develop, adapt, and provide guidance to affiliated providers on the implementation of an evidence-based curriculum for mixed-age group settings that meets the individual needs of all children. Create, review, and adapt appropriate curriculum supports that foster hands-on developmentally appropriate and relationship-based interactions with all children by affiliated providers. Provide strength-based coaching visits to all affiliated providers to ensure adherence to curriculum guidelines and implementation. Ensure that all affiliated provider home visits are documented in a timely manner and are aligned with the DOE’s Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ). Ensure education staff have the knowledge and skills to assist affiliated providers in entering child assessment data in a timely manner and support its use for curriculum and lesson planning. Coordinate and implement all required professional learning days throughout the year in partnership with the Department of Education for all affiliated providers and education staff. Participate in Network staff professional learning sessions delivered by the Department of Education. Support all providers who are working toward the completion of a CDA certification or other higher early childhood education degree. Facilitate twice monthly Network staff meetings to connect about individual providers, families, and coordinate all services. Provide consistent and timely reflective supervision to education and health monitor staff to ensure their ability to engage affiliated providers in practice-based coaching using a strength-based approach. Oversee and ensure the timely documentation of all coaching sessions. Support the FCC Network Director in all recruitment, enrollment, payment, and other administrative tasks in support of all affiliated providers. Assist with program self-assessment. Maintain relationships with community partners who provide mental health, special needs, and other support services for all affiliated providers and families. Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor. Qualifications
MSED in Early Childhood Education (required) Teacher certification in the early childhood or childhood grades (required) Experience working in family childcare and/or with infants and toddlers (preferred) Willingness to travel within FCC Network catchment area Time management skills are essential Ability to multitask Must be a team player Appreciation for the unique needs of the family childcare community Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese languages is preferred Work Schedule
Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 35 hours per week Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Educational Director - Family Child Care (56544)
role at
University Settlement Society of New York . University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For over 135 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the low-income and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, older adults services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 30 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower residents by building on their strengths through comprehensive, quality services that meet the current needs of the community; innovation that anticipates future needs; and advocacy to bring justice to the community as a whole. Family Child Care Network and Department of Education (DOE) view family childcare as a respected and valued profession within the early care and education system in New York City. We seek to support and enhance the existing strengths of family childcare as birth-4 programs that promote continuous and responsive relationships, strengthen early learning skills, build resilience, and lay the foundation for all future learning. The primary role of the Education Director is to oversee all of the Network educational services for families and affiliated providers. Responsibilities
Oversee all educational services in affiliated Family Child Care (FCC) settings to ensure compliance with Department of Education and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Supervise the work of all FCCN education staff (e.g. Educational Specialists and Health Monitors). Develop, adapt, and provide guidance to affiliated providers on the implementation of an evidence-based curriculum for mixed-age group settings that meets the individual needs of all children. Create, review, and adapt appropriate curriculum supports that foster hands-on developmentally appropriate and relationship-based interactions with all children by affiliated providers. Provide strength-based coaching visits to all affiliated providers to ensure adherence to curriculum guidelines and implementation. Ensure that all affiliated provider home visits are documented in a timely manner and are aligned with the DOE’s Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ). Ensure education staff have the knowledge and skills to assist affiliated providers in entering child assessment data in a timely manner and support its use for curriculum and lesson planning. Coordinate and implement all required professional learning days throughout the year in partnership with the Department of Education for all affiliated providers and education staff. Participate in Network staff professional learning sessions delivered by the Department of Education. Support all providers who are working toward the completion of a CDA certification or other higher early childhood education degree. Facilitate twice monthly Network staff meetings to connect about individual providers, families, and coordinate all services. Provide consistent and timely reflective supervision to education and health monitor staff to ensure their ability to engage affiliated providers in practice-based coaching using a strength-based approach. Oversee and ensure the timely documentation of all coaching sessions. Support the FCC Network Director in all recruitment, enrollment, payment, and other administrative tasks in support of all affiliated providers. Assist with program self-assessment. Maintain relationships with community partners who provide mental health, special needs, and other support services for all affiliated providers and families. Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor. Qualifications
MSED in Early Childhood Education (required) Teacher certification in the early childhood or childhood grades (required) Experience working in family childcare and/or with infants and toddlers (preferred) Willingness to travel within FCC Network catchment area Time management skills are essential Ability to multitask Must be a team player Appreciation for the unique needs of the family childcare community Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese languages is preferred Work Schedule
Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 35 hours per week Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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