Parent Educator

Child Care Resource Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) is seeking a dedicated Family Engagement Assistant in Los Angeles. This full-time role supports families and communities, collaborates with staff, and ensures accurate data entry and reporting.

The position requires 2+ years working with young children or parents, 25% travel, and proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Zoom, and Teams. We offer competitive pay and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with young children and/or parents.
• Background checks: Live Scan fingerprinting and health clearance as part of program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Family Engagement duties as part of the role (40%).
• Data Entry responsibilities (35%).
• Group Interactions with clients (10%).
• Meetings and Reflective Supervision participation (5%).
• Professional Development and training (5%).

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Data entry

Family engagement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Expected Hourly Pay Rate

$25.00

Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.

CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing! For a full overview of position requirements, please review the job flyer.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Within a team environment, this position will perform the following responsibilities:

Family Engagement (40%)

Data Entry (35%)

Group Interactions (10%)

Meetings and Reflective Supervision (5%)

Professional Development (5%)

Job Specifications

Minimum Required

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with young children and/or parents.

• Professional/Technical Certifications: n/a
• Technical Requirements:
  • Intemediate proficiency level using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and video conferencing tools including Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
  • Complete annually required competency-based professional development hours in order to remain certified in Parents as Teachers curriculum.
• Travel: This position requires 25% of travel. Will consist of travel to and from client homes, agency locations and regional external clients for trainings. Staff members driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver’s License and DMV clearance required.
• Work Schedule: Full time, typically M-F, ability to at times work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
• Work environment: Mixture of working in an office work environment and working directly with the community. Willingness to work in a traditional setting (i.e. office, full-time remote setting, and/or hybrid schedule (office & remote work).
• Background & Health Clearance Requirements
  • Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting.
  • Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
  • Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
  • Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22,
  • 101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
  • MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
  • Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
  • CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866)
  • Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)

At CCRC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees:

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

We have doubled in size over the past 10 years. We provide child development and early education, workforce development opportunities, child care financial assistance, Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services and more for close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, and the entirety of San Bernardino County, including an office in Victorville, serving a total geographic area of 22,500 square miles.

Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at [phone] ext. 6599 or email them at [e-mail].