CTE Daycare Liaison - Highland High School

FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 hours per week) • Non-contract, non-exempt position reporting to an Administrative Designee • Starting wage: $19.50 per hour (Schedule/Lane: 86/N) • Anticipated start date: 08/24/2026

About the Role

The Career Technical Education (CTE) Daycare Liaison plays a key role in the student daycare internship experience by coordinating with the Child Development Training Center (CDTC) and the Early Childhood Education CTE teacher. The Liaison works directly with the CDTC coordinator regarding the internship experience and opportunities within the CDTC. The role recruits students, provides career information and guidance to participants, promotes CTE Child Development programs with staff and parents, and accompanies students on community career field trips. The Liaison also supports daycare operations within the CDTC, ensuring positive experiences for children, parents, and CTE students learning childcare skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Early Childhood Education (ECE) teacher to disseminate CTE Pathway information to high school students and parents.
• Provide students with information on early childhood educational opportunities; assist in recruiting high school students for the district's ECE CDTC internships to match students' interests and capabilities to services.
• Evaluate students' eligibility to determine career and educational opportunities; administer ECE internship program(s) to provide assigned students with career exploration alternatives and experience.
• Promote the program to businesses and civic groups to develop and maintain community interest and participation.
• Tutor students in Early Childhood career experience and promote their readiness for employment.
• Research educational and career opportunities to provide students with information on opportunities in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
• Maintain students' files and perform record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, preparing documentation, reports, instructions, memos) to document internships and provide written support.
• Process documents and materials to disseminate information that may be used in a court of law.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders.
• Respond to inquiries to solve problems and provide information and referrals.
• Assist middle school College & Career Awareness teachers as needed throughout the school year.
• Assist high school and middle school teachers with guest speakers to support curriculum and relationship-building with industry partners.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively.
• Support a team environment by collaborating with other work units to effectively perform duties.
• Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions as required.
• As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hold or obtain a Food Handlers permit, CPR certificate, and Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Experience scheduling activities/meetings, gathering data, and using basic job-related office equipment such as phones, copy machines, and computers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced using data-based software.
• Familiarity with community agencies, resources, and services for students.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and present professionally in English; analyze and interpret written and verbal communications.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and be fingerprinted.

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level coursework or degree in a related area.
• Previous experience in a high school education environment or within a daycare or childcare center.
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand.

Schedule

181-day calendar • Up to 29.5 hours per week

Benefits

Not eligible for benefits.