THE COMMITTEE FOR HISPANIC CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INC.·New York
The Early Education Specialist manages a caseload of home-based childcare providers in Queens, providing training, coaching, and technical assistance to improve program quality. They are responsible for conducting assessments, facilitating workshops, and maintaining detailed documentation of provider progress.
Department: Early Care and Education Non-exempt
The mission of the Committee for Hispanic Children and Families (CHCF) is to bring a relentless focus on positive child and family outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for children, families, and communities served by the Head Start program.
The Early Care and Education Institute (ECEI) provides culturally informed, bilingual professional development to Family Child Care educators, to strengthen the quality of early care and learning for children in New York City.
CHCF provides culturally informed, community based academic and enrichment programs in elementary, middle and high schools in New York City to strengthen the support systems, and empower students, for school success.
CHCF advocates for improved policies and legislation around access to education from birth to adulthood, heightened public awareness of the social and institutional frameworks that hinder opportunity for Latino communities, and the empowerment of these communities to directly mobilize for change.
The Early Education Specialist will work with a team to manage a caseload and provide training and technical assistance to home-based childcare providers in Queens County.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Case Management
Completes initial, midpoint, and final assessments with a total of 15 caseload providers using evidence-based tools (FCCERS-3, CLASS, etc.) in line with CHCF and ECEI’s intended outcomes
Partners with each assigned childcare provider to develop an individualized coaching plan based on a combination of sector best practices, assessment results, and provider self-diagnosed needs
Facilitates intensive site visits (2-4 hours each) with each of the 15 providers within caseload (visits will correspond to the provider’s coaching plan, and will center around domains of quality development)
Coordinates additional quality improvement services and resources for caseload providers as needed
Evaluates provider progress through consistent documentation (case notes, informal assessment, photos, work products, phone calls, visit logs) to be shared with Director for ECEI
Coaching
Bring some content knowledge/formal learning in at least one of ECEI’s four content areas, with the goal of developing expertise in one content area and working knowledge in all four (through a combination of in-office learning and PD)
Explain and model the change process consistently
Works with providers to set shared SMART goals for program quality improvement
Demonstrates a commitment to the concept of shared learning by using strategies that encourage shared decision-making, joint problem-solving, and partnership development
Uses active listening and powerful questions to understand the provider’s intent in the context of their values and goals, and to support provider’s self-expression
Technical Assistance
Provides needed resources to programs within caseload (links, phone numbers, contact information for potential partners, information for additional training, etc.) in alignment with program’s quality improvement goals
Supports caseload programs with targeted on-the-spot solutions and support based on the program’s needs
Connects caseload providers with grants and other CHCF incentives and supports in alignment with coaching plan and ECEI’s contract deliverables (CCR&R, City’s First Readers, etc.)
$45,000.00
CHCF offers a comprehensive employee benefits package.
CHCF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, psychology, or a related field and possess full professional fluency in both English and Spanish. The role requires the ability to obtain Aspire and T-TAP credentials within specified timeframes.
Market context
Queens early education roles often seek professionals who can support children and families across English- and Spanish-speaking communities. Candidates with a relevant bachelor’s degree and readiness to obtain Aspire and T-TAP credentials may be better positioned in a competitive applicant pool; review credential timelines before applying. This platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits, drawn from the original job description, can reduce research time, including review of the comprehensive benefits package.
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