Early Childhood Playgroup Facilitator

Lynn Public Schools; Lynn (MA); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lynn Public Schools is seeking an Early Childhood Playgroup Facilitator to support CFCE initiatives, delivering developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 0-6 and guiding families.

The role is part-time (up to 20 hours weekly) with a base salary of $22 per hour. Applicants should have early childhood experience; bilingual skills are a plus, and willingness to work some evenings or weekends for events.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in early childhood settings.
• Urban experience preferred.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Aufgaben

• Collaborates with CFCE Team with the planning and facilitation of early childhood playgroups for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
• Collaborates with Lynn Public Schools and other partner agencies.
• Plans a variety of developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate early learning activities and experiences.
• Creates an atmosphere in which the parents/guardians feel comfortable in participating.
• Respects the role of the parent as the child’s first and most important teacher.
• Maintains accurate records and sign in sheets.
• Outreach to families and community.
• Refer families to support services.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation preferred.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends on occasion for events and outreach.
• Has computer skills (basic typing, conferencing).
• Assists families with the completion of the ASQ as needed.
• Attends any required or relevant trainings.
• Has some basic knowledge of child development and models for the parent appropriate behavioral expectations of young children.
• Has strong organization skills and uses time effectively.
• Performs duties as requested by the CFCE Coordinator

Kenntnisse

Early childhood

Urban experience

Bilingual

Jobbeschreibung

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Early Childhood Playgroup Facilitator

Part-time: Up to 20 hours

About Lynn Public Schools

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city’s international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

Responsibilities

The Early Childhood Playgroup Facilitator position is under the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant. The Playgroup Facilitator’s primary responsibility is to provide developmentally appropriate, early learning and early literacy rich experiences, including playgroups for young children (ages 0-6). Their role is to enhance and foster positive relationships between parents and their children; and to collaborate with partner agencies such as libraries, public preschools, early intervention, EEC licensed early education and care programs, WIC and food pantries. Responsibilities may also include providing attending relevant trainings community outreach, participating in CFCE team or council meetings, and providing families with resources and information on early learning and development, parenting and on local community resources. Lynn Public Schools CFCE program provides services to families and children in Lynn, Nahant, and Saugus.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Early childhood experience
• Urban experience preferred

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with CFCE Team with the planning and facilitation of early childhood playgroups for infants, toddlers and preschoolers
• Collaborates with Lynn Public Schools and other partner agencies
• Plans a variety of developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate early learning activities and experiences
• Creates an atmosphere in which the parents/guardians feel comfortable in participating.
• Respects the role of the parent as the child’s first and most important teacher.
• Maintains accurate records and sign in sheets
• Outreach to families and community
• Refer families to support services
• Valid driver’s license and transportation preferred
• Willingness to work nights and weekends on occasion for events and outreach
• Has computer skills (basic typing, conferencing)
• Assists families with the completion of the ASQ as needed.
• Attends any required or relevant trainings
• Has some basic knowledge of child development and models for the parent appropriate behavioral expectations of young children.
• Has strong organization skills and uses time effectively.
• Performs duties as requested by the CFCE Coordinator

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). All MUSTbe completed PRIORto the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5 , M.G.L., Ch. 151 , if and as applicable.

Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

Job Details

Job ID: 5965122

Application Deadline: Nov 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Early Childhood Playgroup Facilitator

Part-time: Up to 20 hours

Base Salary: $22 an hour

About Lynn Public Schools

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city’s international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

Job Details

The Early Childhood Playgroup Facilitator position is under the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant. The Playgroup Facilitator’s primary responsibility is to provide developmentally appropriate, early learning and early literacy rich experiences, including playgroups for young children (ages 0-6). Their role is to enhance and foster positive relationships between parents and their children; and to collaborate with partner agencies such as libraries, public preschools, early intervention, EEC licensed early education and care programs, WIC and food pantries. Responsibilities may also include providing attending relevant trainings community outreach, participating in CFCE team or council meetings, and providing families with resources and information on early learning and development, parenting and on local community resources. Lynn Public Schools CFCE program provides services to families and children in Lynn, Nahant, and Saugus.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Early childhood experience
• Urban experience preferred
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with CFCE Team with the planning and facilitation of early childhood playgroups for infants, toddlers and preschoolers
• Collaborates with Lynn Public Schools and other partner agencies
• Plans a variety of developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate early learning activities and experiences
• Creates an atmosphere in which the parents/guardians feel comfortable in participating.
• Respects the role of the parent as the child’s first and most important teacher.
• Maintains accurate records and sign in sheets
• Outreach to families and community
• Refer families to support services
• Valid driver’s license and transportation preferred
• Willingness to work nights and weekends on occasion for events and outreach
• Has computer skills (basic typing, conferencing)
• Assists families with the completion of the ASQ as needed.
• Attends any required or relevant trainings
• Has some basic knowledge of child development and models for the parent appropriate behavioral expectations of young children.
• Has strong organization skills and uses time effectively.
• Performs duties as requested by the CFCE Coordinator

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). All MUSTbe completed PRIORto the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5 , M.G.L., Ch. 151 , if and as applicable.

Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Child Care Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kelsey Bartlett , Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Administration Building
• Email: [e-mail]

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