Company Overview
Family Services of Westchester (FSW) provides mental health and social services that strengthen and support families, children and individuals at every stage of their lives. With 50 innovative programs, FSW serves 30,000 individuals annually in Westchester County, New York, here to create hope, restore dignity and connect families with the resources to get back on track.
Founded in 1954, Family Services of Westchester is a private, nonprofit, non-sectarian social services agency. FSW’s Head Start/Early Head Start is a federal government program that was created in 1965 to give preschool children from low-income families a “head start” on their readiness for elementary school.
JOB SUMMARY
Family Services of Westchester is seeking a Full-Time Education Specialist to help support our Head Start Program in Port Chester, NY.
RESPONSIBILITES
- Monitor and implement the curriculum for EHS and HS classrooms. Support and Supervise all classroom practices.
- Provide CLASS observations. Work cooperatively with other content areas to support the teaching team.
- Facilitate training and workshops. Monitor and review education files for Fall, Winter and Spring.
- Supervise and monitor's child's ongoing data entries on COPA, Teaching Startegies Gold, and Teachstone.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Bachelors Degree Early Childhood Education/ Education (required)
EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years’ experience related to education services in early childhood programs for young children and families from diverse backgrounds.
SKILLS
- Bilingual- Must be CLASS reliable within 3 months of hire and update reliability each year(Required)
- Effective writing and oral communication skills to conduct meetings and training sessions, and to prepare reports that are clear, complete, comprehensive;
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer (Microsoft word, excel, etc.) and office equipment, including, but not limited to, the telephone, fax machine, and copier;
- Knowledge of family-centered practices and local resources, customs, and language is helpful.
- Ability to know and implement the Head Start Performance Standards and requirements
- Ability to exercise professional judgment in evaluating before making decisions,
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, children, parents, outside agencies, and the public,
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times, including recognizing situations in which confidentiality is required.
- Requires ability to use abstract reasoning, problem solving, planning, and analytical skills in: training, evaluation, and program development.
- Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment.
There are a variety of benefits to joining Family Services of Westchester, an organization with over 65 years of history impacting vulnerable communities. In addition to the opportunity to connect with and help thousands of residents in Westchester County, FSW offers its employees an inspiring, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) and generous paid time off.
At FSW, we enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that prioritizes our clients and the communities we serve. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people across the communities of Westchester, and this position speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to social service, please complete the online application on Indeed.com, upload your resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.
Family Services of Westchester is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.47 - $30.66 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
