Careers Job Description
General Description
The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute (PDI) is a fast-paced, dynamic public/private partnership that works to ensure that all early childhood practitioners have access to a comprehensive system of professional development.
The PDI is committed to the success of all early childhood leaders and is searching for a full-time coach who has skills and expertise to support the effectiveness of early childhood leaders and teachers.
Other Duties
Reporting to the Director of Early Childhood, the Early Childhood Coach will:
- Establish trusting relationships,
- In collaboration with the teacher and site leader, analyze needs and build quality improvement plans,
- Provide direct coaching using a range of strategies to build confidence and competency in each teacher,
- Track and maintain data for contributions to program reports,
- Work with evaluators and other coaches to build a community of practice.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related area.
- At least 6 years of experience in early childhood education, preferably as a leader and teacher.
- At least 2 years of coaching and/or mentoring experience.
- Familiarity with Pre-Kindergarten, Family Childcare, Schools, and Community-Based Organizations.
- Strong knowledge base in both child and adult development.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with underserved populations in high-need communities.
- Ability to develop and sustain successful collaborative partnerships.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel by public transportation to classroom sites throughout the five boroughs.
SALARY: $70,000
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit your cover letter and resume.
THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT EMPLOYER
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
CUNY-PDI
Full Time
$70,000.00
Jun 28, 2017 (Or Until Filled)