POSITION: Education Specialist
REPORTS TO: Education Director
COMPANY: Lutheran Social Services of New York
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT: Salaried Non-Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Educational Specialist provides coaching and other supports to family child care providers during monthly home visits and supports the implementation of an evidence-based curriculum within a mixed-age group setting that supports preschool children.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
Supports the mission, vision and philosophy of Lutheran Social Services of NY (LSSNY). Complies willingly with all organizational policies and procedures.
Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.
Exhibits effective communication skills.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Provider Monitoring and Support:
Maintains a caseload of ~17 childcare providers
Conducts home visits at least twice monthly to:
Ensure providers are providing the environment and experiences that are appropriate for children
Monitor the completion of lesson plans, child observations, daily communication with parents
Observe children
Ensure providers are conducting monthly Pedestrian safety lessons
Assesses providers knowledge and competence during home visits, using TSG Coaching to Fidelity Checklists, CLASS observations and provide appropriate feedback and coaching
Assess providers annually and develop individual improvement plans to strengthen approachesMaintains a portfolio for all providers on caseload including training certificates, monthly samples of lesson plans and other documents that evidence providers professional development and progress.
Supervises providers assessment of children 3 times annually (Nov, Feb, May) using Teaching Strategies GOLD, and ensure data entry is accurate and timely; Enters data into TSG GOLD for review and analysis by Education Director. Reviews with providers to help develop appropriate activities for children
Facilitates parent/provider conferences 3x annually in provider homes
Helps facilitate provider training
Disabilities Services
Reviews childrens IFSPS with providers and assists them in planning activities to help children achieve IFSP goals.
Monitors therapists visits to providers homes and submits time sheets to Disabilities Coordinator
Refers children with suspected delays to Disabilities Coordinator
Other Duties:
Assist with other job-related tasks, as assigned by Director
Participates in professional development, including those mandated by the program/funders/agency. Staff is encouraged to find and participate in other types of professional development, with the approval of supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or Infant/Toddler studies
At least 2 years of experience in an early childhood program preferred
Knowledge of Family Child Care preferred.
Must be willing to travel to various NYC boroughs
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Basic competency in Microsoft Office for Windows application is required.