Early Childhood Specialist (S. Hadley)

About the role

Join our Early Childhood team as a CFCE Specialist and take the lead in providing Essential Support and Engaging, Early Literacy-rich Experiences to families with young children (ages 0-6) in our community.

Responsibilities

• Planning and leading developmentally appropriate activities
• Integrating early literacy into programming
• Conducting community outreach
• Providing families with resources and referrals (including Welcome Baby visits)
• Supporting transitions such as entering kindergarten
• Managing program tasks such as:
• Registering new families
• Collecting required data
• Assisting with ASQ developmental screenings
• Completing monthly reports
• Oversight of communications such as a newsletter or social media outreach

Qualifications

• An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (completed or in-progress) or a related field
• A minimum of two years of experience working with parents and young children
• Basic knowledge of child development, Family Dynamics, and Pre/postpartum Issues
• Ability to establish rapport with diverse families with empathy
• Working effectively both independently and collaboratively as a team member
• Computer skills for Google documents, calendars, and spreadsheets
• Flexible to work a schedule that occasionally includes evenings and weekends
• Ability to lead groups for 1-2 hours (move and interact with children, lift up to 40 pounds and maintain a safe, engaging environment)

Pay

\$22.00 per hour

Schedule

• Varies by assigned region, but generally between 8 and 20 hours per week
• May include evenings and weekends
• Dates of Service: 38 weeks during the school year and reduced programming in July and August
• Non-programming periods align with school district holiday/vacation calendars with possible flexibility to extend services in June

Benefits

Benefits available as outlined in the CES Handbook for staff who work more than 20 hours/week

Application

If you are passionate about supporting families and creating a positive, nurturing environment where children and their families can thrive, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of parents and their children!

CES is an equal opportunity employer and is particularly interested in candidates from diverse backgrounds, especially those whose backgrounds are well-suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse student populations we serve.