Bilingual Interpreter for Early Childhood Programs

Wyoming Child & Family Development; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Child & Family Development is seeking an Interpreter to bridge communication between staff, families, and children in Head Start/ Early Head Start settings. The role requires translating written materials and interpreting during meetings, therapy sessions, and enrollment activities.

The position supports families from birth through age 5 and requires bilingual proficiency, cultural sensitivity, and flexibility to work across various settings.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with families and children birth through age 5.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, in English and the designated second language.
• Must be knowledgeable and sensitive to cultural beliefs.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position without presenting a danger to self or others with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Interprets for staff and non-English fluent parents at IFSP/IEP meetings.
• Interprets for staff and parents, therapeutic activities and conversations during therapy and case management activities.
• Translates/interprets newsletters and therapy documents generated by the family and staff.
• Translates written program documents including menus, recruitment materials and posters.
• Interprets/translates for children and families during the child find and enrollment process.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication skills

Interpreting

Stress management

Flexibility

Job description

Wyoming Child & Family Development is seeking an Interpreter to bridge communication between staff, families, and children in Head Start/ Early Head Start settings. The role requires translating written materials and interpreting during meetings, therapy sessions, and enrollment activities.

The position supports families from birth through age 5 and requires bilingual proficiency, cultural sensitivity, and flexibility to work across various settings.