Workforce Development Coordinator, DECE

New York City Department of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE) within the New York City Department of Education seeks a Workforce Development Coordinator to support recruitment, training, and retention of early childhood educators across NYCPS, CBOs, and FCC programs. The role partners with the Manager of Workforce Development to strengthen program quality and professional learning.

Responsibilities include coordinating initiatives, providing administrative support for recruitment, organizing training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant community work or related experience.
• Alternatively, high school plus six years of related experience; one year of additional experience required.
• Preferred: degrees in early childhood education, HR, or organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Assist Workforce Development in coordinating recruitment, training, and retention initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for recruitment: scheduling, interviews, applications, and records.
• Organize and facilitate training programs, workshops, and professional development sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, feedback, and program outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess training needs and gather feedback for future initiatives.
• Develop and disseminate resources to support ongoing learning and skill development.
• Serve as main contact for educators seeking workforce development information and support.
• Support data collection and analysis to evaluate initiatives and track progress.
• Stay informed on trends and best practices in early childhood education and workforce development.

Skills

Coordination

Administrative support

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Level:

Division/Office:

Division of Early Childhood Education

Borough:

Manhattan

Posting End Date:

08/25/2026

Position Summary: The Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE) supports the operational and programmatic functions of early childhood education programs for N ew Y ork C ity children in elementary schools, Pre-K Centers, and New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) contracted settings included in Community Based Organizations (CBO) and through Family Childcare (FCC) programs. DECE provides families with access to high quality, inclusive early childhood programs for children birth to five, in rich diverse settings, supporting children’s growth and development. Working together with families and programs, DECE ensures that children are engaged, nurtured, and supported.

The Workforce Development Coordinator will work closely with the Manager of Workforce Development to support DECE’s efforts in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of early childhood education professionals.

The Coordinator will play a vital role in assisting the Manager of Workforce Development with the implementation of strategies to recruit, train, support, and retain early childhood educators within the NYCPS, CBO and FCC cohorts of early childhood education programs. Performs related work.

Reports to: Manager of Workforce Development, DECE

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: DECE Senior Leadership Team, Director of Workforce Development, DECE Workforce Development Managers and Coordinators, Staffing Support Coordinator, Director of Policy Development, Director of Program Policy, Associate Director of Quality Assurance, DECE Field Offices, DECE, Leadership Coaches, Office of Teacher Recruitment and Quality (TRQ), Division of Human Resources (DHR), Higher Education Organizations, Community Superintendents, Office of Student Enrollment (OSE), Office of District Planning (ODP), Division of Financial Operations, other central NYCPS offices and New York City early childhood education providers of all settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Workforce Development team in coordinating various initiatives to support the recruitment, training, and retention of early childhood educators.
• Provide administrative support for recruitment efforts, including scheduling meetings with TRQ, interviews, processing applications, and maintaining copious records.
• Assist in the organization and facilitation of training programs, workshops, and professional development sessions for early childhood educators.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records and documentation related to workforce development activities, including participant attendance, evaluation feedback, and program outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess training needs and gather feedback to inform the development of future workforce development initiatives.
• Assist with the development and dissemination of resources and materials to support the ongoing learning and skill development of early childhood educators.
• Serve as the point of contact for early childhood educators seeking information and support related to workforce development opportunities.
• Support data collection and analysis efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of workforce development initiatives and track progress toward organizational goals.
• Stay informed about trends, research findings, and best practices in early childhood education and workforce development, contributing in sights to enhance program planning and implementation.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one (1) year of experience as described in “1” above.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in early childhood education, human resources, organizational development, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing workforce development strategies and initiatives.
• Knowledge of NYCPS policy and procedures and the ability to interpret and apply policies effectively, especially those related to the Division of Early Childhood Education. Experience in early childhood or education related program support, coordination or administration preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood education policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills to share information effectively and confidently with internal and external audiences.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent program management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, develop, and lead the implementation of large scale projects on a school/district/or citywide basis.
• Strong leadership skills; excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and cultivate personal relationships and work effectively with diverse groups, including education and non education personnel, internal and external to the NYCPS .
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills in dealing with administrative and school based personnel.
• Attentive to detail, extremely organized, able to work under pressure, and meet frequent and changing deadlines.
• Ability to conduct data analyses around educational issues; ability to manipulate data and communicate the results to internal and external audiences.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 applications and Google suites, including Google Sheets, Slides and Docs.

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

*NewYorkCityResidencyis NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from theNewYorkCitytri-state area to apply.

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