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  • Family Child Care Network Educational Specialist
    Family Child Care Network Educational Specialist
    16 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    MARC Academy and Department of Education (DOE) view family childcare 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 childcare 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 Specialist/Coach is to build strengths-based relationships with affiliated providers to support them as needed and, in particular, with implementing high quality play-based instruction. Responsibilities: ● Collaborate with the FCC Education Director, FCC Family Support Worker, and FCC Monitors to meet the needs of all children and families. ● Provide twice monthly strength-based practice-based coaching to a cohort of affiliated providers as they implement a mixed-age curriculum. ● 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. ● Review and adapt appropriate curriculum supports and documents with affiliated providers that foster hands-on developmentally appropriate and relationship-based interactions with all children. ● Assist affiliated providers gathering observations of children and entering child assessment data in a timely manner and support its use for curriculum and lesson planning. ● Document all coaching sessions aligned with the DOE’s Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ). ● Assist in ongoing outreach, enrollment, and all other administrative tasks. ● Support FCC Education Director in coordinating all required professional learning days –ongoing. ● Maintain relationships with community partners who provide mental health, special needs, and other support services for all affiliated providers and families. ● Create and regularly update Community Partner Resource Guide within FCC Network. ● Participate in twice-monthly FCC Network staff meetings to connect about individual providers, families, and coordinate all services. ● Participate in Network staff professional learning sessions delivered. ● Other tasks as assigned by FCC Education Director/FCC Director. ● Travel within FCC Network catchment area is REQUIRED Skills: ● Time management skills are essential * Ability to multitask *Must be a team player * Must be flexible with changing schedules and priorities. *Skilled Communicator * Appreciation for the unique needs of all providers and families. Qualifications ● BA/BS in early childhood or infant/toddler studies (required) ● Experience teaching children under six (required) ● Experience working in family childcare and/or with infants and toddlers (preferred)

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  • Group Leader/Assistant Teacher
    Group Leader/Assistant Teacher
    30 days 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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