Early Childhood Program Instructional Specialist - Catholic Schools in Staten Island - 2026-2027 S

Job Description

Job Description

Schools in the Archdiocese of New York contract with the NYC Public Schools to offer 3K and 4K in over 30 schools in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.  Our goal is to provide a developmentally appropriate program where children will enjoy a variety of planned experiences anchored in a playful approach to focused learning.  We believe that our programs will provide the best foundation for future learning for the young children and families we serve. Programs are located in elementary school buildings as part of the greater school community.  We are committed to offering a safe, structured, and personalized learning environment for all of the students entrusted to our care.The Office of Early Childhood of the Archdiocese of New York (OEC) seeks to expand the Early Childhood team of Instructional Specialists who support the 3K and 4K programs in our Staten Island region.The Early Childhood Instructional Specialist (ECIS) collaborates with school building and regional leaders, teachers, the team of Early Childhood Social Workers (ECSW), and the NYC Department of Education's Division of Early Childhood to provide the highest quality of early childhood programming to New York City's youngest learners. The ECIS reports directly to the Associate Superintendent for Early Childhood.  The Office of Early Childhood is passionate about supporting leaders and teachers to make a lasting impact on the children and families that we serve. Early Childhood Instructional Specialists are self-starters, problem-solvers, and effective communicators who have a broad and deep knowledge of early childhood learning and development as well as a talent for building strong relationships with families and the community. To join our team, you should have: A vision for high-quality instruction in early childhood classroomsExperience coaching, and/or providing professional development to adults in an educational settingAwareness of current trends and innovations in Early Childhood EducationExperience in successfully implementing all components of a high-quality prekindergarten programKnowledge of the NYCPS Birth through 5 policies and proceduresFamiliarity with the NYC Dept of Health Childcare regulations for School-based programsA history of success in successfully working in an inclusive and diverse work environmentAn understanding of the NYS Prekindergarten Learning StandardsA working knowledge of early childhood developmental screening tools and assessmentsExperience with Creative Curriculum and CLASS Our team members must have:MS in Early Childhood Education, and/or Early Childhood Special Education *New York State Teaching Certification in Early Childhood (Birth-2) *out-of-state certification acceptedMinimum of five years of previous Early Childhood teaching experienceAbility to travel independently to schools and offices within the Archdiocesan region of Staten Island, Manhattan and the BronxCompliance with NYC DOH Article 43 training and medical documentationReferral from a current supervisor12-month position. Salary Range $75,000 - $85,000. A comprehensive benefits package is included for FT (12 month) positions. PT (school year) options with prorated salary may be considered.Start Date: August 2026