About Us:

Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site, multi-service settlement house serving the diverse neighborhoods of Queens. We are seeking an Education Specialist to join the Queens Childcare Network (QCCN) team. The Education Specialist will play a pivotal role in fostering strengths-based relationships with licensed in-home childcare providers. Your work will center on coaching and supporting family and group family daycare providers to implement play-based instruction aligned with the Department of Education (DOE) curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with a team to support over 45 affiliated in-home childcare providers serving 500+ children, from infants to children up to age 12.

• Assist in the launch and implementation of the NYC DOE EarlyLearn and 3K Programs.

• Provide bi-monthly, strengths-based coaching to up to 17 affiliated providers, focusing on the effective delivery of mixed-age curriculum.

• Offer guidance on adapting evidence-based curriculum to meet the diverse developmental needs of children in a mixed-age setting.

• Collaborate with the Education Director, Family Support Workers, and Health Monitors to ensure holistic support for children and families.

• Assist providers in observing child development, documenting progress, and using assessment data for curriculum and lesson planning.

• Document all coaching sessions in alignment with the DOE’s Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ).

• Support outreach, enrollment, and other administrative tasks as needed.

• Facilitate professional development sessions and coordinate learning days throughout the year.

• Maintain relationships with community partners offering mental health, special needs, and other supportive services.

• Attend weekly team meetings and NYC DOE training sessions.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Education or Network Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Infant/Toddler Education (Master’s degree preferred); Degrees in Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services also considered.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams) and Zoom.

• Experience working with children under the age of 5 (required).

• Ability to work effectively from home or other remote locations with reliable internet, privacy, and access to agency communication tools.

• Ability to travel within the Queens area to conduct on-site coaching at in-home daycare facilities.

• Strong time-management, multitasking skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

• Cultural sensitivity and respect for the diverse backgrounds of QCCN providers and families.

• Experience working in family or group family childcare settings (preferred).

Benefits:

Queens Community House offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Up to 27 days of paid leave (17 days in the first year), 12 sick days, and most federal holidays

• Professional development opportunities