Parent Ambassador (Local Governance Partner – LGP)

Wethersfield Public Schools; Wethersfield (CT); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Wethersfield Public Schools in Wethersfield, CT invites applications for a part-time Parent Ambassador (Local Governance Partner - LGP). This role supports the WECC initiative by connecting families to early childhood resources through peer outreach and information sharing.

Ambassadors participate in trainings, attend meetings with partners, and report outreach results. Strong interpersonal skills and cultural responsiveness are essential, with bilingual ability encouraged.

Qualifications

• Maintain a friendly, approachable demeanor.

Responsabilités

• Participate in required OEC trainings and convenings.
• Conduct outreach to parents and caregivers to connect families with young children to early childhood services.
• Share information about early childhood programs, supports, and community resources.
• Attend WECC meetings and report outreach results.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Google Suite basics

Independent and collaborative work

Cultural sensitivity

Community outreach

Training participation

Formation

Bilingual or multilingual skills encouraged

Outils

Google Suite

Description du poste

Announcement of Vacancy

Wethersfield Public Schools

Wethersfield, CT

Parent Ambassador (Local Governance Partner - LGP)

Posted September 3, 2026

Position Summary

The Parent Ambassador (LGP) supports a community initiative of the Wethersfield Early Childhood Collaborative (WECC), Wethersfield Public Schools (WPS), Wethersfield Social, Youth, and Senior Services, and the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Parent Ambassador(s) connect families to resources through peer-to-peer outreach, relationship-building, and shared experiences. They facilitate information sharing so all families have access to support that helps children thrive. WECC is a Local Governance Partnership (LGP).

Essential Functions

The job description is illustrative and does not provide a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

• Participate in required OEC trainings and convenings including but not limited to:
• Onboarding trainings;
• Quarterly statewide Community of Practice with Parent Ambassadors from around the state and the OEC Parent Cabinet members;
• Professional development;
• In-person parent leadership opportunities.
• Conduct outreach to parents and caregivers to connect families with young children to early childhood services.
• Share information about early childhood programs, supports, and community resources
• Attend WECC meetings (6 x per year) with community partners, service providers, and local organizations
• Develop, plan, organize, and promote activities to engage the community
• Provide updates and receive directions from the Program Coordinator
• Collect and report records of outreach efforts, attendance, and participant feedback in required Google Sheets
• Other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintain a level of approachability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all family interactions and program records
• Basic technology skills to facilitate communications, tracking, and reporting (Google Suite)
• Community Cafe Facilitator certification preferred: training may be provided
• Work independently and collaboratively
• Awareness of early childhood development/educational needs
• Represent the program in a professional, respectful, and culturally responsive manner
• Deep cultural confidence and ability to engage respectfully with families from diverse linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Additional Working Conditions:

• Driving to various locations across town
• Work flexible hours to attend meetings/events that can occur throughout the day, including evenings and weekends.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds
• Promote good public relations within the community

Education, Experience, License(s), and Certification

• Bilingual or multilingual skills are strongly encouraged.
• Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or WPS Board of Education may find appropriate

Background Check & Pre-Employment

• CT Department of Children and Families background check.
• State and national criminal history record check.

Documents necessary to complete the checks must be submitted within 10 days of hire.

Work Year

• This grant-funded position is part-time through June 30, 2027. Candidates must be flexible to schedule meetings throughout the day and evening as needed. The position will be up to but not to exceed, 12 hours per month. Parent Ambassadors work a total of 120 hours.

Exempt/ Non-Exempt

• Exempt

Affiliation

• Unaffiliated

Evaluation

• Evaluated by the Family and Early Childhood Coordinator

Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy

The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System’s nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109