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  • Family Child Care Network Education Director
    Family Child Care Network Education Director
    5 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    [Network Name] and Department of Education (DOE) view family child care 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 child care 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 Specialist and Family Worker). ● 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 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. ● Maintain relationships with community partners who provide mental health, special needs, and other support services for all affiliated providers and families. ● Other special projects as they arise. Skills: ● 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 child care community. Qualifications: ● MSED in Early Childhood Education (required) ● Teacher certification in the early childhood or childhood grades (required) ● Experience working in family child care and/or with infants and toddlers (preferred)

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  • Part Time RBT Need
    Part Time RBT Need
    5 days ago
    $18–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    Bronxville

    Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and caring Behavior Technician (BT) to join our growing team. In this role, you will work one-on-one with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, implementing individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about working with children and making a positive impact every day. Responsibilities • Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) developed by a BCBA, • Provide one-on-one therapy in home, clinic, school, or community settings, • Collect accurate data on client progress, • Assist clients in developing communication, social, daily living, and coping skills, • Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment, • Collaborate with supervisors, families, and team members, • Participate in ongoing training and team meetings Preferred Experience We strongly encourage applicants with experience in the following roles to apply: • Special Needs Teacher, • Special Education Teacher, • Paraprofessional, • Teacher or Teacher Assistant, • Daycare Worker or Childcare Provider, • ABA Therapist or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), • Direct Support Professional (DSP), • Youth Counselor, • Early Intervention Specialist Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, or behavioral challenges is highly valued. Qualifications • High school diploma required (Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, or related field preferred), • Experience working with children or individuals with special needs preferred, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to remain patient, professional, and compassionate, • Reliable transportation (if required for travel), • Ability to pass background check, • RBT certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire)

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