Minimum of 4 years experience in early childhood education as a PreK Classroom teacher
Strong content knowledge in early childhood development with a focus on culturally responsive curriculum
Proven track record in achieving measurable student outcomes
Experience in facilitating teacher teams for improved student performance
Comfortable presenting to large groups of educators
Familiarity with culturally responsive practices and curriculum development
Passion for advocating for marginalized and under-resourced communities
Responsibilities
Implement an interactive read aloud and social-emotional learning program for educators
Develop tailored instructional coaching plans based on structured needs assessments
Coach teachers through cycles focusing on key teaching competencies
Differentiate support for teachers based on individual needs and mindset shifts
Facilitate reflective practice among teacher teams analyzing data to improve outcomes
Guide school leaders in making critical systemic changes for collaboration
Promote understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy among teachers and leaders
Benefits
Flexible per diem rates for consultants
Comprehensive full-time salary range
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Full Job Description
Early Childhood Education Consultant, Per Diem/ Full Time PreK / K Classroom experience
Department: Educational Services
Location: New York
Teaching Matters is expanding its innovative pre-school/ early childhood educational program. The main scope of work will be to support early childhood education centers within community based organizations and public schools throughout New York City. For candidates with additional K-2nd experience, there are options to work within New York City public schools as well.
The scope of the work will include:
Implement a program model focused on interactive read alouds, small group, and social-emotional learning supports to teachers, while engaging leaders in systemic change.
Develop customized instructional coaching plans for teachers and leaders based on needs identified through a structured needs assessment process.
Coach teachers within cycles of coaching focused on developing key competencies in teaching.
Differentiate teacher support based on individual needs and address needed teacher mindset shifts.
Facilitate teacher teams reflecting on practice, analyzing data that leads to deep analysis and identification of inequitable practices in schools, and looking at student work toward the goal of improving pedagogical practices and student outcomes.
Guide leaders in making critical changes to systems, structures, and communication in their school, leading to an environment where professional collaboration is embraced and student success is the focus
Build teachers/leaders understanding and proficiency in culturally responsive pedagogy and racial literacy.
Build trusting relationships with partners that meets educators where they are and empowers them to continue to grow in their profession.
Key Qualifications:
Minimum of 4 years experience in early childhood education as a PreK Classroom teacher
Strong content knowledge in early childhood development with a lens to culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy.
Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving ambitious, measurable student results.
Experience facilitating teacher teams / groups to achieve student outcomes.
Dynamic presenter, comfortable engaging large groups of educators in professional workshops and work-sessions.
Experience teaching and/or coaching teachers in culturally responsive practices and curriculum development.
Passion for advocating for students and communities traditionally marginalized and under-resourced.
Experience in urban schools.
Exemplar skills in technology and facile in utilizing zoom, google suite, and other online collaboration tools.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, well organized, excellent writing and communication skills.
Superior interpersonal skills to motivate and lead others at all levels within a school.
Demonstrates deep commitment to Teaching Matters' mission, vision, and core values.
Per diem rates range from $640.56 to $666.06 day, training days $540.60.
Full time $83,471 - $97,381
***Teaching Matters is unable to hire any employees of the New York City Department of Education within one year of the end of their employment.
