Classroom/Special Needs Coordinator - Children's Corner - Headstart

University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For 130 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the low-income and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, senior services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 30 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower residents by building on their strengths through comprehensive, quality services that meet the current needs of the community; innovation that anticipates future needs; and advocacy to improve the community as a whole.

Early Head Start offers comprehensive child development services, family support services and advocacy to low-income pregnant women and families with children under three years of age. The program provides developmentally appropriate care and home visits to families in the Lower East Side, NY.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and assist with the administration of developmental assessments on children
• Coordinate services for children with special needs and ensure follow-up by staff
• Develop individualized plans and differentiated instruction to support children’s needs and/or special needs
• Lead center-based socialization groups.
• Support Assistant Director of Education and Child Development in maintaining high quality interaction and curriculum in the classroom
• Develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with families and children.
• Be part of a team in assessing family needs and child developmental status.
• Be part of a team in developing an individualized family/child plan addressing family and child needs.
• Provide appropriate services to families/children based on the individualized family plan.
• Work closely with families on specific issues and difficulties those individual families are experiencing.
• Provide families with appropriate referrals and follow-up with families and service providers on referrals.
• Assist with coordinating and training of interns and student teachers
• Collaborate with the agency’s Early Intervention Program as well as with community Early Intervention Programs on quality and comprehensive services for children.
• Provide workshops to families and staff.
• Assist in the recruitment of families.
• Maintain proper documentation on families and children.
• Other duties as requested by the supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development or related field
• Knowledge of child development birth to three
• At least three years of experience working with families providing home visits and facilitating classroom-based group sessions
• Ability to write and speak Chinese required 

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 35 hours per week

Location: 565 Livonia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Employee Benefits Offered:

• Time Off: Generous vacation, sick, and personal days, plus holidays.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive plans for medical, dental, and vision, in addition to short and long-term disability, life insurance, and more.
• Financial Wellness: Pre-tax savings accounts, including FSA and commuter benefits plus a 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 6% salary match.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. All University Settlement employees are vaccinated in accordance with the laws set for by the City and State of New York.