Early Childhood Education Consultant

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess child care programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Provide consultation, guidance, and technical assistance to child care providers regarding educational programming and classroom management
• Serve as a resource for current trends and research in Early Childhood Education
• Issue notices of violation and make recommendations regarding childcare permits, licenses, or program closures
• Examine records and files of child care programs, staff, and children to ensure regulatory compliance
• Investigate complaints regarding licensed child care services and allegations of unlicensed operations
• Represent the Department at professional conferences and development activities

Requirements

• Master's degree in education with 12 graduate credits in early childhood or elementary education and 3 years of relevant experience
• OR a Baccalaureate degree in education plus a Master's in education, social work, psychology, or counseling and 3 years of relevant experience
• Five years of satisfactory teaching experience in early childhood education may substitute for the three years of experience requirement
• Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs using mass transit or a personal vehicle
• Ability to carry and use mobile inspection equipment weighing approximately 15 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certification in Early Childhood Education
• Strong communication, analytic, and observational skills
• Ability to assess risk and deduce potential impacts of conditions
• Strong writing skills for detailed observation reporting
• Proficiency with mobile computing devices

About the Company

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC residents through various public health initiatives and services.