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  • Family Child Care Network Education Director
    Family Child Care Network Education Director
    25 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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  • Group Leader/Assistant Teacher
    Group Leader/Assistant Teacher
    1 month ago
    $17 hourly
    Part-time
    Spuyten Duyvil, The Bronx

    We are seeking a passionate and energetic Group Leader/Assistant Teacher to join our vibrant early childhood After School Learn and Play team. In this role, you will support the development and implementation of engaging, age-appropriate activities that foster growth in social skills, physical development and self confidence . Your enthusiasm will inspire young learners and create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to explore. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to children’s early development while gaining valuable experience in a state of the art fitness facility. Responsibilities • Assist in planning and executing daily age appropriate lesson plans for gym sports, literacy and arts/crafts, • Support classroom management by maintaining a positive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages participation and respectful behavior., • Engage children in activities that promote fitness, self confidence, friendship and social-emotional learning tailored to their developmental stages., • Work closely with the Director and Assistant Director to monitor individual progress, especially for children with special needs., • Foster effective communication with children, parents, and team members to ensure a collaborative approach to each child's growth., • Support classroom organization and cleanliness to create a safe and welcoming environment for all children., • Prior experience working with young children in daycare, preschool, or private school settings is highly preferred., • Knowledge of early childhood development principles, including literacy education, math concepts, and behavior management techniques., • Familiarity with special education practices and working with children with autism or other disabilities is a plus., • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and engage with parents., • Experience in lesson planning and curriculum development tailored for toddlers or preschool-aged children., • Certification or training in early childhood education or related fields is advantageous but not mandatory., • Demonstrated ability to manage classroom environments confidently while fostering a nurturing atmosphere. Join us to make a meaningful difference in young learners’ lives! This paid role offers an inspiring environment where your dedication helps shape bright futures through innovative teaching and compassionate care.

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