Education Specialist

Queens Community House (QCH) a multi-site multi-service settlement house serving the diverse neighborhoods of Queens is seeking an Education Specialist to join our Queens Childcare Network (QCCN) team.

The Education Specialist will build strengths-based collaborative relationships with licensed in-home childcare providers offering coaching and support to enhance play-based developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with the NYC Department of Education (DOE) curriculum. This role provides an exciting opportunity to shape early childhood education by empowering providers to create high-quality learning environments that support childrens growth and school readiness.

• Support 45 in-home childcare providers serving over 500 children from infants to age 12.
• Assist in launching and implementing NYC DOE EarlyLearn and 3K programs.
• Provide bi-monthly strengths-based coaching to up to 17 affiliated providers to enhance curriculum delivery.
• Guide providers in adapting evidence-based curriculum to support mixed-age learning environments.
• Collaborate with the Education Director Family Support Workers and Health Monitors to provide holistic child and family support.
• Assist providers in observing child development documenting progress and using assessment data for curriculum planning.
• Maintain compliance with the DOEs Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ).
• Facilitate professional development sessions and coordinate learning days throughout the year.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners offering mental health special needs and supportive services.
• Attend weekly team meetings and NYC DOE training sessions.
• Support outreach enrollment and administrative tasks as needed.

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood or Infant/Toddler Education (Masters preferred). Degrees in Social Work Psychology or Human Services will also be considered.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Teams) and Zoom.
• Experience working with children under age 5 (required).
• Ability to work remotely with reliable internet access.
• Willingness to travel within Queens for on-site coaching at in-home childcare locations.
• Strong time management multitasking and teamwork skills.
• Cultural competency and respect for diverse backgrounds of QCCN providers and families.
• Experience in family or group family childcare settings (preferred).

QCH offers acompetitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
403(b) retirement plan
Up to27 days of paid leave (including 17 in the first year) 12 sick days and most federal holidays
Professional development opportunities

Join us in making a difference in early childhood education!

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter.