Educational Specialist
Queens Childcare Network - Forest Hills, NY
Bilingual Education Specialist
Full-Time | Hybrid (70% Office/Field, 30% Remote) | 35 hrs/wk, M–F
Salary: $24.73 - $30.22 hourly | Apply:
Provide educational coaching and support to licensed family-based childcare providers across Queens on play-based, NYCPS-aligned curriculum for children from infancy to age 5.
Key Responsibilities
- Coach up to 17 affiliated providers twice monthly on mixed-age curriculum implementation
- Guide providers on evidence-based, developmentally appropriate practices
- Assist with child observation data entry and use for lesson planning
- Document coaching sessions per NYCPS's Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ)
- Coordinate and facilitate monthly professional learning/development sessions
- Collaborate with the Education Director, Family Support, and Health Monitors
- Maintain community partner relationships (mental health, special needs services)
- Attend weekly team meetings and NYCPS trainings
Qualifications
Required
- BA/BS in Early Childhood, Infant/Toddler Studies, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services
- Experience teaching or working with children under age 5
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Zoom
- Reliable remote work setup (consistent WiFi, private space)
- Able to efficiently travel within Queens for on-site provider visits
- Strong time management, multitasking, and teamwork skills
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse provider/family backgrounds
- Ability to pass a PETS Clearance
Preferred
- Master's degree in Early Childhood, Infant/Toddler Studies, Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services
- Bilingual: English/Spanish (verbal, reading, and written)
- Experience in center-based, family-based childcare, or other applicable early education settings
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance and flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Up to 27 annual leave days (17 in year one), 12 sick days, and most federal holidays
- Professional development opportunities