Early Childhood Education Consultant I
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
About the position
The Early Childhood Education Consultant I position involves monitoring and evaluating childcare programs across New York City to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role includes providing guidance and technical assistance to childcare providers, serving as a resource on early childhood education trends, and addressing complaints regarding licensed childcare services. This position is crucial for maintaining high standards in early childhood education and ensuring the safety and well-being of children in care.
Responsibilities
• Evaluate and assess childcare programs to assure compliance with regulations and performance standards.
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• Provide consultation and technical assistance to childcare providers regarding educational programming and classroom management.
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• Serve as a resource on current trends and research in Early Childhood Education.
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• Issue notices of violation and make recommendations regarding childcare permits or licenses.
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• Investigate complaints about licensed childcare services and allegations of unlicensed childcare.
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• Represent the Department at professional conferences and participate in professional development activities.
Requirements
• A master's degree in education from an accredited college or university, including 12 semester hours in early childhood or elementary education and three years of relevant experience.
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• A baccalaureate degree in education with student teaching in early childhood education and a master's degree in education, social work, psychology, or counseling, along with three years of relevant experience.
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• Five years of satisfactory teaching experience as a licensed teacher of early childhood education may substitute for the three years of experience.
Nice-to-haves
Benefits
• Premium-free health insurance plan saving employees over $10K annually.
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• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
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• Tax-deferred savings program.
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• Robust Worksite Wellness Program offering health resources and opportunities.
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• Job security compared to private sector employment. Apply tot his job
The Early Childhood Education Consultant I position involves monitoring and evaluating childcare programs across New York City to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role includes providing guidance and technical assistance to childcare providers, serving as a resource on early childhood education trends, and addressing complaints regarding licensed childcare services. This position is crucial for maintaining high standards in early childhood education and ensuring the safety and well-being of children in care.
Responsibilities
• Evaluate and assess childcare programs to assure compliance with regulations and performance standards.
,
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to childcare providers regarding educational programming and classroom management.
,
• Serve as a resource on current trends and research in Early Childhood Education.
,
• Issue notices of violation and make recommendations regarding childcare permits or licenses.
,
• Investigate complaints about licensed childcare services and allegations of unlicensed childcare.
,
• Represent the Department at professional conferences and participate in professional development activities.
Requirements
• A master's degree in education from an accredited college or university, including 12 semester hours in early childhood or elementary education and three years of relevant experience.
,
• A baccalaureate degree in education with student teaching in early childhood education and a master's degree in education, social work, psychology, or counseling, along with three years of relevant experience.
,
• Five years of satisfactory teaching experience as a licensed teacher of early childhood education may substitute for the three years of experience.
Nice-to-haves
Benefits
• Premium-free health insurance plan saving employees over $10K annually.
,
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
,
• Tax-deferred savings program.
,
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program offering health resources and opportunities.
,
• Job security compared to private sector employment. Apply tot his job