Senior Learning Specialist (Math Instructor) P/T

Description:

The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute is a fast-paced, dynamic public/private partnership that exists to drive the excellence of services designed for young children through research, policy, and practice

Through the Pre-K Teacher Preparation Project, the Institute partners with the Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood Education to support current and aspiring Pre-K teachers to earn NYS teacher certification.

We are searching for a Senior Learning Specialist with a specialization in math.  S/he will be responsible for leading a team of tutors in the support of individuals to master the math competencies necessary to successfully pass the New York State teacher certification exams which include:

• Numbers & Operations;
• Ratios Proportions, and Number Systems;
• Algebra, Measurement Geometry & Data;
• Mathematics Instructions; and
• Analysis, Synthesis & Application (Constructed Response)

The ideal candidate will have a wide range of experience providing support for individuals taking standardized exams.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Career Development, the Senior Learning Specialist will:

• Collaborate in the design, implementation and coordination of academic supports for aspiring teachers specifically related to the math section of the NYS teacher certification exams
• Analyze student baseline competency and academic growth throughout their participation in the program
• Provide support, direction, mentorship and feedback to tutors as they work with participants to achieve content mastery
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Director

Qualifications: