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 child care 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, plus 3 years of relevant experience
• OR a Baccalaureate degree in education with student teaching experience, plus a Master's in education, social work, psychology, or counseling, and 3 years of relevant experience
• Five years of satisfactory teaching experience as a licensed teacher of early childhood education may substitute for the 3-year 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

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan
• Tax-deferred savings program
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Potential for hybrid work (up to two days per week from home)