FCC Education Specialist

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:

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.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Provider Monitoring and Support:

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 provide appropriate feedback and coaching

Assess 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 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

Facilitates parent/provider conferences 3x annually in provider homes

Helps facilitate provider training

Disabilities Services 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 Other Duties:

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

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.