Educational Monitoring Specialist/Coach

Educational Monitoring Specialist

B’Above Worldwide Institute – Family Child Care Network

Salary: $55,000-60,000 annually
Schedule: Full Time
Location: New York City
Caseload: 18–20 Family Child Care Providers
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation and Holidays
Travel: Regular local travel to assigned provider homes

Position Overview

B’Above Worldwide Institute is seeking an experienced and organized Educational Monitoring Specialist to support Family Child Care providers within our NYC Family Child Care Network.

The Educational Monitoring Specialist manages a caseload of approximately 18–20 providers and conducts regular home visits to monitor program quality, health and safety, educational practices, child development, documentation, and compliance with NYC Public Schools, DOHMH, CACFP, and Network requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular monitoring visits to assigned Family Child Care providers.

• Monitor health and safety, learning environments, child supervision, educational practices, meal service, and program compliance.

• Review lesson plans, child observations, Teaching Strategies GOLD, ASQ/ASQ:SE screenings, menus, family communication, and required provider documentation.

• Complete accurate monitoring reports and upload required documentation into OneDrive, the HUB, and other required systems.

• Identify provider strengths, concerns, training needs, and required corrective actions.

• Monitor provider progress and follow up on identified concerns.

• Support providers with child development, assessments, IFSP/IEP goals, and developmentally appropriate practices.

• Conduct required CACFP monitoring and review related documentation.

• Collaborate with Education, Health and Nutrition, Family Services, Quality Assurance, and Network leadership.

• Participate in staff meetings, provider trainings, professional development, and Network activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field required.

• At least one year of early childhood experience required.

• Knowledge of Family Child Care preferred.

• Strong observation, documentation, organization, communication, and problem solving skills.

• Ability to independently manage a caseload of 18–20 providers and meet required deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, OneDrive, email, and electronic databases.

• Ability and willingness to travel to Family Child Care homes throughout assigned NYC boroughs.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing and maintaining all required NYC Public Schools and DOHMH background checks, fingerprinting, and clearances.

B’Above Family Child Care Network is a New York City Public Schools funded program that supports community based Family Child Care educators in establishing, operating, and strengthening high quality home based early childhood programs throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Our Network provides affiliated Family Child Care educators with enrollment support, professional development, individualized coaching, training, and ongoing technical assistance aligned with New York City Public Schools, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements. Our Family Child Care educators provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and educationally engaging care for more than 880 children from 6 weeks through 4 years of age in licensed home based early childhood settings. Through partnership, coaching, compliance support, and ongoing professional development, B’Above strengthens Family Child Care as both a respected early childhood profession and an essential part of New York City’s early care and education system.