Early Childhood Family Education Cultural Facilitator

Faribault Public Schools; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Family Education Cultural Facilitator to join their team. This role involves collaborating with caregivers and community partners to provide essential early education services to families with children under five. The facilitator will lead engaging group activities and provide valuable resources to support child development at home. With a focus on culturally sensitive curriculum, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children and their families. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering growth and development within the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team and facilitate culturally sensitive curriculum.
• Licensed in early education or related degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching services within early childhood family education program.
• Collaborate with community partners to support child development.

Skills

Teamwork

Culturally sensitive curriculum preparation

Spanish language

Somali language

Child development knowledge

Adult education skills

Group facilitation

Education

AA degree in early education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Working towards tier one or two license

Job description

Early Childhood Family Education Cultural Facilitator

Pay: Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Early Childhood Teacher
• Date Posted: 6/15/2023
• Location: Faribault Education Center
• Date Available: 8/21/23
• Closing Date: 6/29/23 or until filled

Job Title: Early Childhood Family Education Cultural Facilitator

Job Description: ECFE Cultural Facilitator will partner with the HCI team to support the FFN grant. ECFE Cultural Facilitator will identify homes in Faribault city that serve children under 5 and provide monthly visits. Monthly visits would include group time (story, weather, counting, schedule, etc.) and one activity focusing on alignment to the ECIPS. Parent materials would be provided to the caregiver to send home about what they did in group time. Materials to support continuation of activities in caregivers’ homes will also be provided. This position commences with the 2023-24 School Year on August 21, 2023.

Essential Functions:

• Performs professional work providing a broad range of teaching services within our early childhood family education program, working with parents or caregivers of young children from birth through five years.
• Work collaboratively with community partners and organizations that support child development and home visiting programs to provide early education.
• Plan and lead child-centered group times in daycares and identified Friend-Family-Neighbor homes of children in care.
• Collaborate and support caregivers in parent education around child development and early indicators of progress.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to work as a team in planning and teaching with an emphasis on preparing and facilitating culturally sensitive curriculum for caregivers.
• Speak Spanish or Somali.
• Design the program to meet the needs of parents/caregivers with concern for their interests, talents, learning styles, and cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Licensed in early education, parent education, or related degree (AA, bachelors, or working towards with ability to obtain a tier one or two license).
• Knowledge of family and child development, and skills in adult education and group facilitation.
• Must be able to drive and travel within Faribault.

Schedule varies. At least two monthly evening and/or weekend commitments. 30 hours per week; additional possibilities may be feasible if desired.

Application Procedure: Apply online at: www.faribault.k12.mn.us

Application Deadline: June 29, 2023 or until filled