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:
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Supports the mission, vision and philosophy of Lutheran Social Services of NY (LSSNY). Complies willingly with all organizational policies and procedures.
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Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.
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Exhibits effective communication skills.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Provider Monitoring and Support:
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Maintains a caseload of ~17 childcare providers
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Conducts home visits at least twice monthly to:
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Ensure providers are providing the environment and experiences that are appropriate for children
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Monitor the completion of lesson plans, child observations, daily communication with parents
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Observe children
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Ensure providers are conducting monthly Pedestrian safety lessons
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Assesses providers knowledge and competence during home visits, using TSG Coaching to Fidelity Checklists, CLASS observations and provide appropriate feedback and coaching
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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.
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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
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Facilitates parent/provider conferences 3x annually in provider homes
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Helps facilitate provider training
Disabilities Services
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Reviews childrens IFSPS with providers and assists them in planning activities to help children achieve IFSP goals.
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Monitors therapists visits to providers homes and submits time sheets to Disabilities Coordinator
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Refers children with suspected delays to Disabilities Coordinator
Other Duties:
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Assist with other job-related tasks, as assigned by Director
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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
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
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Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or Infant/Toddler studies
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At least 2 years of experience in an early childhood program preferred
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Knowledge of Family Child Care preferred.
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Must be willing to travel to various NYC boroughs
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Bilingual Spanish preferred
Basic competency in Microsoft Office for Windows application is required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Infant/Toddler studies
- At least 2 years of experience in an early childhood program
- Knowledge of Family Child Care
- Willingness to travel to various NYC boroughs for home visits
- Bilingual Spanish
- Basic competency in Microsoft Office for Windows applications
- Experience using Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG GOLD) and entering assessment data accurately
- Ability to conduct CLASS observations and use TSG coaching checklists to provide feedback
What We Do
Lutheran Social Services of New York is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming communities by collaborating with individuals, families, and leaders to dismantle the causes and effects of persistent poverty and social injustice. They provide a wide range of services, including residential support, mental health and substance abuse counseling, job and vocational training, case management, peer support, and free or low-cost immigration legal assistance.
