Early Childhood Educator

Bay Area Community Resources; United States; On-site; USD 35,817 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid BACR Holidays

Employee assistance program

Dental

Vision

Wellness program

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

403b

Job summary

Bay Area Community Resources is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to develop and lead engaging parent-child classes. Candidates will guide parents on developmentally appropriate activities and conduct developmental screenings to ensure children’s growth and learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children ages 0-5, relevant educational qualifications, and strong communication skills to foster a supportive environment for families. This role offers full-time hours and competes in the pay range of $26-$27 hourly based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in early childhood education or related field.
• Experience with children ages 0-5 and families.
• Ability to communicate developmental information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead parent-child interactive classes.
• Guide parents in learning developmentally appropriate activities.
• Conduct developmental screenings to assess children's progress.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Relationship-building skills

Organizational abilities

Multitasking abilities

Cultural competence

Physical ability

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Full-Time hours/week, some weekends and evenings
• $26-$27 hourly (based on experience)
• Paid BACR Holidays
• Employee assistance program
• dental
• vision
• wellness program
• life insurance
• flexible spending account
• transit and parking flexible spending accounts for commuting expenses
• 403b

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead parent-child interactive classes on topics such as infant playgroups, art, music, early math and science, and other social-emotional & school readiness classes for children ages 0-5 years.
• Guide parents in learning developmentally appropriate activities that support their child’s growth, fostering parent-child bonding and communication.
• Share information on developmental milestones and how to support their child’s progress at various stages of early development.
• Provide tools and strategies for parents to continue engaging their children in learning activities outside of the Center, promoting ongoing development at home.
• Facilitate parent education activities that cover topics such as parenting strategies, child development, ways to support their child's learning, and community building.
• Conduct developmental screenings to assess the progress of children and identify areas where additional support may be needed.
• Ensure accurate data entry for developmental screenings, class participation, and other relevant program information into the database.
• Collaborate with the team to continuously improve programs, ensuring that they are inclusive, supportive, and culturally responsive to the diverse needs of families.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience in early childhood education or a related field, or an Associate/Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, human services, or a similar discipline.
• Experience working with children ages 0-5 and their families, with a focus on early childhood education or a related field.
• Knowledge of child development and developmental milestones, with the ability to communicate this information effectively to parents.
• Strong relationship-building skills to connect with colleagues, parents and children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities to manage class schedules, developmental screenings, and data entry responsibilities.
• Cultural competence and humility, with a passion for working with families from diverse communities, including English language learners.
• Physical ability to move tables, chairs, and children's equipment.

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic and nurturing with a passion for early childhood education and family strengthening.
• Reflective and empathetic, with the ability to foster a positive and supportive environment for both parents and children.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively educate and collaborate with parents, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Detail-oriented and organized to manage data entry, program planning, and screening processes.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.