Summary
Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site, multi-service settlement house serving the diverse neighborhoods of Queens. We seek an Education Specialist to join our Queens Childcare Network (QCCN) team.
Description
In this role, the Education Specialist will foster strengths-based, collaborative relationships with licensed in-home childcare providers. The primary focus will be coaching and supporting family and group family daycare providers in implementing play-based, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with the Department of Education (DOE) curriculum.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact early childhood education by empowering providers to create high-quality learning environments that nurture children’s growth and school readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Support over 45 affiliated in-home childcare providers serving 500+ children, from infants to age 12.
- Assist in the launch and implementation of the NYC DOE EarlyLearn and 3K programs.
- Provide bi-monthly, strengths-based coaching to up to 17 affiliated providers, focusing on the effective delivery of mixed-age curriculum.
- Guide providers in adapting evidence-based curriculum to meet the diverse developmental needs of children in a mixed-age setting.
- Collaborate with the Education Director, Family Support Workers, and Health Monitors for holistic child and family support.
- Assist providers in observing child development, documenting progress, and using assessment data for curriculum planning.
- Document coaching sessions in alignment with the DOE’s Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ).
- Facilitate professional development sessions and coordinate learning days throughout the year.
- Maintain relationships with community partners offering mental health, special needs, and other supportive services.
- Attend weekly team meetings and NYC DOE training sessions.
- Support outreach, enrollment, and other administrative tasks as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Education or Network Director.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Infant/Toddler Education (Master’s preferred); degrees in Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services also considered.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams) and Zoom.
- Experience working with children under the age of 5 (required).
- Ability to work effectively from home or remote locations with reliable internet access.
- Capacity to travel within Queens to conduct on-site coaching at in-home daycare facilities.
- Strong time-management, multitasking skills, and team collaboration abilities.
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for the diverse backgrounds of QCCN providers and families.
- Experience in family or group family childcare settings (preferred).
Compensation & Benefits
Queens Community House offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Up to 27 days of paid leave (17 days in the first year), 12 sick days, and most federal holidays
- Professional development opportunities
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