Early Learning Specialist - Parent Educator (Community Outreach Worker I)

UMBC; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,910,000 - 65,156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

14 days vacation

Winter/spring break

Personal days

Job summary

UMBC in the Greater Baltimore Area is seeking a Parent Educator to join the Home Visiting team implementing HIPPY. The role focuses on conducting weekly home visits for 10–15 families and serving as the primary liaison for Spanish-speaking families.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED. Preferred candidates will have early childhood coursework and bilingual English/Spanish abilities. A background check is required and benefits include vacation and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Coursework in Early Childhood Education or Family Services.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly home visits with approximately 10–15 families.
• Serve as liaison for Spanish-speaking families via phone, email, or in person.
• Plan and attend family and community events to support HIPPY and early childhood initiatives.
• Provide insights from Spanish-speaking HIPPY families.
• Provide oral interpretation and translation of HIPPY flyers and materials.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Translation / interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Early Learning Specialist - Parent Educator (Community Outreach Worker I)

Job no: 495294
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Greater Baltimore Area
Categories: Other

In partnership with The Family League of Baltimore and community leaders, the George & Betsy Sherman Center is implementing the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program to promote family engagement and early learning in the Cherry Hill and Curtis Bay communities in Baltimore City. We are seeking a Parent Educator to join our home visiting team.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $20.21per hour and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

• Conducting weekly home visits with approximately 10 - 15 families
• Serving as a primary liaison for Spanish-speaking families by addressing inquiries via telephone, email, or in-person interactions
• Collaborating with HIPPY Program Coordinator, Assistant Director for Early Childhood Initiatives, and other team members to plan, implement, and attend family and community events to support HIPPY and other programs related to early childhood initiatives and community support through the George and Betsy Sherman Center
• Providing insights gained from Spanish-Speaking HIPPY Families
• Providing oral interpretation and written translation of HIPPY flyers and materials for caregivers as needed
• Attending all staff training including weekly curriculum meetings and professional development opportunities
• Completing all required program documentation including Home Visiting logs and attendance logs, service referrals, and other items required by the program.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework in Early Childhood Education and/or Family Services or a related field
• Bilingual English/Spanish - fluency in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish
• At least 1 program year (30 weeks) working with HIPPY US in at least a part time capacity.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with children and families birth to 5.
• 1-2 years collaborating/working with community organizations.
• Experience working with South Baltimore communities
• Experience working with adults in an educational setting
• Early Childhood Education course credits

A background check will be required.

Closing Date:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 Days of Annual Leave(increases with years of service)

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Pay Range 04 (minimum: $20.21 per hour / maximum: $22.72 per hour) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours:

Hours: Full-time

Type:

Please note that this is a full-time contractual staff position. The contract term will be for a one-year period, with the option to renew.

FLSA Status:

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization

Work Authorization As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Advertised: Jun 17 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled