Part-Time Early Childhood Learning Specialist — Inclusive Education

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Complimentary family membership

Discounted childcare & afterschool

Job summary

Riverdale Y is hiring a Part-Time Early Childhood Learning Specialist to support five classrooms of 2- to 5-year-olds. You will collaborate with teachers, support families, and advocate for services through EI/CPSE, reporting to the Director of Early Childhood.

This is a two-day-per-week, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM in-person role in Riverdale. The role requires a Master's in ECSE, NYS birth-2nd certification (or in progress), and prior relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master's in Early Childhood Special Education and NYS Birth-2nd certification (or in progress).
• Experience as an early childhood special education teacher, director, or Learning Specialist.
• Strong writing, communication, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop differentiated instructional strategies.
• Support teachers to identify children with learning differences through observation.
• Support families to understand child's needs and advocate for services.
• Consult with teachers on best practices in learning support and inclusive teaching.
• Maintain records of student progress, interventions, and meetings with families.
• Participate in EI/CPSE discussions and other team meetings.
• Provide small group or one-to-one interventions as needed.
• Facilitate professional development on evidence-based practices.
• Serve as a resource on best practices in special education and learning support.

Skills

Excellent written & spoken comms

Advocacy with families

Education

Master's in Early Childhood Special Education

NY State certification birth-2nd grade (or in progress)

Job description

Riverdale Y is hiring a Part-Time Early Childhood Learning Specialist to support five classrooms of 2- to 5-year-olds. You will collaborate with teachers, support families, and advocate for services through EI/CPSE, reporting to the Director of Early Childhood.

This is a two-day-per-week, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM in-person role in Riverdale. The role requires a Master's in ECSE, NYS birth-2nd certification (or in progress), and prior relevant experience.