Department of Education
Office of Early Childhood
Early Childhood Instructional Associate
June 2024
Overview/Purpose:
The Early Childhood Instructional Associate works collaboratively with other members of the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and Superintendent of Schools Office to provide programmatic, health, safety, and contractual support for early childhood programs within the Archdiocese of NY. The Associate will be the main instructional liaison between the ADNY schools and the Early Childhood Division of the NYC Public Schools (NYCPS).
Location: Superintendent of Schools Office, Catholic Center
Reports to: Associate Superintendent for Early Childhood Education
Responsibilities:
- NYC UPK (PreKforAll/3KforAll) Program Coordination
- Coordinate and assist with the oversight of the ADNY team of early childhood instructional specialists and social workers in NYC as they support schools to provide high quality early childhood programming within the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of New York.
- Schedule and chair regular meetings with the ADNY Office of Early Childhood instructional specialist and social worker teams.
- Support site-based NYC Early Childhood leaders, teachers, and staff with access to Creative Curriculum/TSG, developmental screenings, and other operational tools as communicated by the NYCPS.
- Guide and support site-based leadership with identifying, vetting, and hiring of high-quality eligible teachers and staff.
- Guide and support site-based leadership with preparation for program evaluations as scheduled by the NYCPS Quality Program Support Division.
- Schedule and chair regular meetings with the ADNY Office of Early Childhood instructional specialist and social worker teams.
- Curriculum Implementation Support
- Participate in all ADNY and NYCPS professional development activities, both virtually and in-person, that relate to the implementation of high-quality early childhood programming in ADNY schools.
- Review, synthesize and annotate correspondence from NYCPS and NYS Office of Early Learning and regularly turnkey notifications to the site-based leadership and staff.
- Manage and curate the Early Childhood page on the ADNY Teaching & Learning Resource Hub with updated news, links, and content across a wide team of stakeholders.
- Assessment and Data Analysis
- Analyze program assessment data to identify successful strategies, high- performing staff and model programs within our system.
- Use individual and system-wide feedback from instructional specialists and data from program assessments and the annual family survey to plan for continuous improvement.
- Administrative Duties
- Assist the Associate Superintendent for ECE in generating and distributing information and materials to principals, directors, and teachers.
- Assist the Associate Superintendent for ECE in providing guidance and training for the NYC Department of Health Article 43 health/safety codes to all NYC ADNY schools.
- Work closely with the EC Assistant for Operations and OEC Administrative Assistant in tracking instructional and operational data that pertains to UPK programs.
- Work collaboratively with counterparts in the Office of Teaching and Learning and the 7 regions of the ADNY to align instructional goals and practices for Prekindergarten through grade 2.
- Maintain internal and external communication regarding curricular resources and professional development opportunities via the monthly Early Childhood newsletter.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Superintendent for ECE.
- Establish and maintain Office of Early Childhood social media accounts.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Core Competencies
- Assist the Associate Superintendent for ECE in generating and distributing information and materials to principals, directors, and teachers.
- Knowledge and understanding of the mission and structures of Catholic schools of the ADNY.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to use and present data clearly.
- Ability to plan and manage projects and prepare and maintain accurate records.
- Knowledge of best instructional practice and curriculum design for early childhood grades.
- Ability to prioritize workflow and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Google Suite
- Willingness to be trained/take courses in new technology as needed.
- Ability to travel within the 7 regions of the Archdiocese of New York.
Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in early childhood education required
- NYS B-2 teaching certification preferred
- At least three (3) years successful teaching experience in an early childhood classroom required
- Two years of leadership experience in a school setting preferred
Compensation range for this position is: $70,000 – $85,000 annually.
This position is considered exempt and not eligible for overtime.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
EarlyChildhood.Education@archny.org
