Educational Consultant

Job Description

Educational Consultant – Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program

Position Title

Educational Consultant – Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program

Position Summary

The Educational Consultant provides strategic leadership, technical expertise, and professional guidance to support the successful administration of the District's Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program. The consultant ensures that all UPK services comply with New York State Education Department (NYSED) regulations, grant requirements, and District policies while promoting high-quality early childhood education across all participating UPK sites.

Working collaboratively with District administrators, UPK providers, teachers, and community stakeholders, the consultant leads program monitoring, instructional quality improvement, data analysis, compliance oversight, professional development, and continuous program evaluation to enhance educational outcomes for preschool students.

Primary Responsibilities

Program Administration & Oversight

• Provide overall leadership and consultation for the District's Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program.
• Assist District leadership in implementing and maintaining a high-quality UPK program aligned with NYSED requirements.
• Coordinate activities among District administrators, UPK providers, and community-based organizations.
• Monitor program implementation to ensure consistency across all participating UPK sites.
• Support strategic planning and continuous program improvement initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all New York State Education Department (NYSED) Universal Pre-Kindergarten regulations and guidance.
• Monitor adherence to grant requirements, reporting deadlines, and funding conditions.
• Review required documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Recommend corrective actions for identified compliance deficiencies.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory updates affecting early childhood education programs.

Instructional Quality & Curriculum Support

• Evaluate classroom instruction for alignment with New York State Early Learning Standards.
• Promote developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
• Review curriculum implementation and instructional materials.
• Conduct classroom observations to assess teaching quality and learning environments.
• Provide recommendations for instructional improvement and best practices.

Program Monitoring & Evaluation

• Conduct scheduled site visits throughout the school year.
• Monitor provider performance and contractual compliance.
• Evaluate classroom environments, instructional delivery, and student engagement.
• Analyze program effectiveness using observational data and performance indicators.
• Prepare monitoring reports with recommendations for improvement.

Data Collection & Analysis

• Develop and implement data collection protocols.
• Analyze student enrollment, attendance, assessment, and program performance data.
• Utilize data to identify trends, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for District leadership and NYSED reporting requirements.
• Support data-driven decision-making processes.

Professional Development

• Design and facilitate professional development opportunities for UPK teachers and providers.
• Deliver workshops focused on instructional best practices, compliance requirements, curriculum implementation, and classroom quality.
• Provide coaching and technical assistance to improve instructional effectiveness.
• Support implementation of continuous learning initiatives.

Family & Community Engagement

• Support family engagement initiatives that encourage parent participation in early childhood education.
• Collaborate with community organizations and UPK providers to strengthen partnerships.
• Assist in developing communication strategies for families regarding UPK services and resources.
• Promote equitable access to program information and support services.

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain regular communication with District administrators and UPK providers.
• Participate in planning meetings, stakeholder discussions, and program reviews.
• Present findings, recommendations, and progress updates to District leadership.
• Foster collaborative relationships among all program stakeholders.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare detailed monitoring reports following site visits.
• Document observations, recommendations, and corrective action plans.
• Maintain accurate records supporting compliance and grant requirements.
• Assist with preparation of annual and periodic program reports.
• Ensure timely submission of required documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Education Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in early childhood education, Universal Pre-Kindergarten administration, educational consulting, or program management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of New York State Universal Pre-Kindergarten regulations, policies, and grant requirements.
• Experience conducting classroom observations, instructional evaluations, and program monitoring.
• Experience developing and delivering professional development programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and educational data management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• New York State teaching or administrative certification.
• Experience working with school districts administering NYSED-funded UPK programs.
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional coaching.
• Knowledge of early childhood assessment systems and quality improvement frameworks.
• Experience supporting grant-funded educational initiatives.
• Familiarity with culturally responsive and inclusive early childhood education practices.

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Educational Consultant

Location: White Plains, New York, USA
 Phone: (914) ***********
 Email: e*********************
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly accomplished Early Childhood Education Consultant with more than 16 years of progressive experience in Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), preschool education, instructional coaching, curriculum implementation, educator mentoring, compliance monitoring, quality assurance, and program evaluation.

Extensive experience partnering with public school districts, community-based organizations, and educational leadership teams to strengthen instructional quality, improve classroom performance, ensure compliance with New York State Education Department (NYSED) regulations, and implement sustainable continuous improvement initiatives.

Recognized for developing data-driven coaching systems, leading professional development programs, improving instructional effectiveness, and supporting equitable learning environments for diverse communities.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Universal Pre-K (UPK) Programs
• NYSED UPK Regulations
• Birth–Grade 2 Education
• Instructional Coaching
• Professional Development
• Classroom Observation
• Teacher Evaluation Support
• Curriculum Development
• Program Evaluation
• Continuous Improvement Planning
• ECERS-3
• CLASS Observation
• Teaching Strategies GOLD
• Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
• Early Childhood Assessment
• Family Engagement
• Preschool Program Administration
• Regulatory Compliance
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Strategic Educational Planning
• Staff Mentoring
• Child Development
• Inclusive Education
• Community-Based Preschool Programs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Educational Consultant

Educational Leadership Consulting Group
White Plains, New York

January 2021 – Present

Provide consulting services supporting Universal Pre-Kindergarten and Early Childhood Education programs throughout New York.

Responsibilities

• Conduct instructional coaching for preschool teachers and administrators.
• Perform classroom observations using research-based evaluation frameworks.
• Develop continuous improvement plans.
• Evaluate curriculum implementation.
• Monitor compliance with NYSED regulations.
• Deliver district-wide professional development.
• Analyze instructional and assessment data.
• Produce executive reports for district leadership.
• Support implementation of evidence-based instructional practices.

Major Achievements

• Improved classroom instructional quality ratings by over 28% within one academic year.
• Designed an instructional coaching model adopted across multiple preschool sites.
• Increased regulatory compliance during annual quality reviews to 98%.
• Developed professional learning systems benefiting more than 250 educators.

Early Childhood Instructional Coach

Capital Region Educational Services

Albany, New York

August 2016 – December 2020

Responsibilities included:

• Coaching preschool educators.
• Modeling effective instructional strategies.
• Conducting classroom walkthroughs.
• Facilitating instructional planning meetings.
• Supporting literacy, mathematics and social-emotional instruction.
• Delivering professional development workshops.
• Assisting administrators with instructional improvement initiatives.

Achievements

• Successfully coached more than 120 preschool educators.
• Developed instructional resources used district-wide.
• Improved classroom observation scores across participating sites.

Universal Pre-K Program Coordinator

Hudson Valley Early Learning Network

Poughkeepsie, New York

July 2012 – July 2016

Responsibilities

• Coordinated instructional activities across multiple preschool locations.
• Oversaw curriculum implementation.
• Managed compliance documentation.
• Conducted site quality reviews.
• Coordinated teacher training.
• Supported community-based preschool providers.

Achievements

• Led implementation of standardized instructional monitoring procedures.
• Improved consistency across multiple UPK partner sites.
• Established quarterly instructional review process.

Preschool Teacher / Lead Teacher

Community Early Learning Center

Syracuse, New York

September 2008 – June 2012

Responsibilities

• Delivered developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Implemented Creative Curriculum.
• Conducted developmental assessments.
• Developed individualized learning activities.
• Maintained classroom compliance documentation.
• Collaborated with families.

Achievements

• Recognized for instructional excellence.
• Achieved consistently high classroom quality ratings.
• Mentored newly hired teachers.

RELEVANT CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Universal Pre-K Program Quality Improvement Consultant

March 2024 – Present

Provided technical assistance to school districts and preschool providers by:

• Conducting classroom observations
• Reviewing instructional quality
• Developing corrective action plans
• Coaching teachers
• Evaluating curriculum implementation
• Preparing executive-level improvement reports
• Monitoring implementation progress

Results

• Improved classroom instructional effectiveness across multiple preschool sites.
• Increased compliance with NYSED Universal Pre-K requirements.
• Reduced identified quality deficiencies by more than 35%.

Early Childhood Compliance & Monitoring Consultant

January 2022 – February 2024

Responsibilities included:

• Reviewing regulatory compliance
• Conducting site monitoring visits
• Evaluating documentation
• Assessing teacher qualifications
• Reviewing classroom environments
• Preparing compliance reports
• Advising educational leadership on corrective actions

Results

• Successfully completed compliance reviews across numerous preschool programs.
• Developed standardized compliance monitoring tools.
• Improved readiness for district monitoring visits.

Professional Development & Instructional Coaching Consultant

July 2019 – December 2021

Designed and facilitated professional development programs covering:

• Developmentally Appropriate Practice
• Early Literacy
• Classroom Management
• Social-Emotional Learning
• Inclusive Practices
• Child Assessment
• Curriculum Alignment
• Family Engagement

Results

• Delivered over 180 hours of professional development.
• Coached educators through year-long instructional improvement cycles.
• Increased educator confidence and instructional consistency.

Early Childhood Program Evaluation Consultant

August 2017 – June 2019

Responsibilities

• Conducted program evaluations
• Reviewed instructional practices
• Analyzed child outcome data
• Evaluated classroom environments
• Developed strategic improvement recommendations
• Presented findings to educational leadership

Results

• Improved annual program performance indicators.
• Established data-driven continuous improvement processes.
• Enhanced instructional decision-making through actionable reporting.

EDUCATION

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Early Childhood Education

University at Albany – State University of New York

Albany, New York

Graduated: 2011

Bachelor of Science

Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2)

State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, New York

Graduated: 2008

CERTIFICATIONS

• New York State Professional Teaching Certificate – Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2)
• New York State Initial Certification – Students with Disabilities (Birth–Grade 2)
• CLASS® Certified Observer (Pre-K)
• ECERS-3 Reliable Observer
• Teaching Strategies GOLD® Interrater Reliability Certification
• Pyramid Model Implementation Training
• CPR & First Aid Certified

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• NYSED Universal Pre-K Leadership Academy
• Early Childhood Instructional Coaching Institute
• Data-Driven Instruction for Early Childhood Programs
• Inclusive Preschool Practices
• Child Assessment & Progress Monitoring
• Preschool Curriculum Leadership
• Family Engagement Frameworks
• Trauma-Informed Practices in Early Childhood
• Culturally Responsive Teaching in Preschool
• Continuous Improvement Systems for UPK Programs

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

• Microsoft Office 365
• Google Workspace
• Teaching Strategies GOLD
• ChildPlus
• Brightwheel
• ECERS-3 Assessment Tools
• CLASS Observation System
• Power BI
• Zoom
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• New York Association for the Education of Young Children (NYAEYC)
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Excellence in Early Childhood Leadership Award (2023)
• Outstanding Instructional Coach Award (2021)
• Excellence in Preschool Education Award (2018)
• Distinguished Early Childhood Educator Recognition (2015)