Teacher Assigned A – Central Based (Various Office of Early Childhood Education Field Offices) INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES Travel to Pre-K Programs Sites Citywide in District Schools and Early Education Centers. Early Childhood Instructional Coordinator
The following items apply to both district schools and early childhood education centers:
Work collaboratively with lead and assistant teachers to set goals for quality improvement and strategically plan to reach those goals
Build and support relationships with administrators to set goals for quality improvement and strategically plan to reach those goals
Support teachers and school leaders in achieving quality improvement goals.
This may include, but is not limited to: o Conducting team meetings with early childhood staff to plan for instruction based on Common Core standards o Providing on-going support for the implementation of the Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE) approved prekindergarten curricula o
Supporting the ongoing assessment of prekindergarten students through the use of authentic assessment systems to inform instructional practice
o Assisting in the implementation of successful transition and continuity experiences for children, their families and staff as children move to subsequent grades o Providing ongoing professional development to support the implementation of the prekindergarten program and other early childhood assessments, including screening and progress monitoring o Assisting teachers with embedding assessments into daily instructional activities focused on student outcomes and program quality o Facilitating workshops, courses, and study groups for early childhood education (birth to grade three) staff o Collaborating with teachers and school leaders to provide coaching and support to improve the quality of the Pre-K for All Program and other DECE initiatives
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Use data to inform coaching strategies in collaboration with colleagues- collect, input, and analyze data using technology provided by DECE
Read, evaluate and conduct site visits associated with the Request for Proposals process related to Pre-K for All and other DECE initiatives; serve as advisors for others serving in this role Review Pre-K for All program and related early childhood program budgets with the DECE Operations staff Conduct site visits with partner organizations (e.g. Administration for Children’s Services, Regional Head Start Office) as necessary to ensure that all program components are implemented appropriately Plan and facilitate professional development sessions in collaboration with other Early Childhood colleagues, including on-site, city-wide, and virtual sessions Actively participate in a city-wide support team of field and central office specific structures and initiatives (e.g. team meetings, family engagement)
Demonstrated understanding of developmentally appropriate standards-based curriculum and instruction, based on New York State Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of how to create emotionally responsive classrooms
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in early childhood education (birth to grade three) curriculum and assessment models
Demonstrated expertise in curriculum mapping and ability to vertically integrate and scaffold standards within early childhood grades (Prekindergarten to Grade 3)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in a timely manner with diverse audiences- teachers, administrators, colleagues, and supervisors
Demonstrated ability to have conversations about areas of strength and areas for growth; to be solutions-oriented, positive, reflective, and straightforward; with teachers, school leaders, colleagues, and supervisors
Demonstrated ability to use rubrics as a means for measuring quality
Demonstrated ability to use data to set goals and develop strategies to achieve those goals
Proven ability to collaborate with, mentor, and coach classroom staff, principals, and directors
Proven expertise in planning and delivering professional development- in-person and virtually
Commitment to continuous professional development to reflect a disposition to lifelong learning
Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and a keen attention to detail
Demonstrated orientation to achieving results and building collaborative relationships with colleagues
Proven ability to be flexible in response to program needs
Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday
Work Year: As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement
Salary: As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement
Send cover letter, resume, and copy of license(s) by August 16, 2017, to:
DECEHR@schools.nyc.gov
Please write Teacher Assigned A - Early Childhood Education Vacancy in the Subject line of your email.
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