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FCC Education Specialist
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-09-02
Listing for:
Lutheran Social Services of New York
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-02
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Details
Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $46,000.00 - $48,000.00
Position:
Education Specialist
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 Responsibilities- 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.
- 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 provides appropriate feedback and coaching.
- Assesses providers annually and develop individual improvement plans to strengthen approaches.
- Maintains 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 ensures 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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