ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist

TrulyHired; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits per CES Handbook (for 20+ hrs

Job summary

Collaborative for Educational Services in Massachusetts is seeking an Early Learning Specialist for the ParentChild+ program to provide early literacy home visiting services to families with children aged 15-48 months.

The role supports parents as the child’s first and most important teacher, strengthens parent-child relationships, and promotes kindergarten readiness through in-home activities and referrals. Scheduling varies and may include evenings and weekends Sept–June.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Basic knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and pre/postpartum issues.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred; ability to build rapport with diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Provide early literacy support through parent/child activities in family homes.
• Support parents as children's first and most important teachers; strengthen parent-child relationships.
• Foster children's early development and kindergarten readiness; provide resources and referrals as needed.

Skills

Spanish language

Rapport with diverse families

Independent and collaborative

Google Docs

Flexible schedule

Transportation

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

Google Docs

Google Calendar

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Description

Join our Early Childhood team as an Early Learning Specialist in our ParentChild+ program where you will be responsible for providing early literacy home visiting services to families with young children ages 15-48 months. We are looking for a dedicated individual committed to ensuring that services are delivered effectively and in compliance with the standards of the national model. The work schedule varies and may include early evenings and weekends to meet family needs. This position operates from September through June.

What you will do

You will be a key resource for families, providing early literacy support through parent/child activities at family homes. Your focus will be to: support parents as children's first and most important teachers; strengthen parent-child relationships; foster children's early development and kindergarten readiness skills; and provide resources and referrals as needed.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a candidate with an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or equivalent experience). You should possess basic knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and pre/postpartum issues. Essential skills include:

• Fluency (oral and written) in Spanish language preferred
• Ability to establish rapport with diverse families with empathy
• Work effectively independently and collaboratively as a team member
• Utilize computer skills for Google documents, calendars, and spreadsheets
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include early evenings and weekends
• Physically be able to actively interact with children and families in their homes
• Have reliable transportation available to visit families in multiple communities

Compensation and Schedule

• Schedule: varies by assigned region, but generally between 8 and 20 hours per week, and may include evenings and weekends.
• Dates of Service: This position runs September through June.
• Compensation: $20.00 per hour, benefits available as outlined in the CES Handbook for staff who work more than 20 hours/week.

CES is an equal opportunity employer and is particularly interested in candidates from diverse backgrounds, especially candidates whose backgrounds are well-suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse student populations we serve.

Welcome to ATX Learning

The Collaborative for Educational Services (collaborative.org) is a nonprofit educational service agency founded in 1974. The Collaborative serves children and youth, educators, schools and school districts, and communities. Our mission is to develop and foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. The Collaborative is a community of innovative and effective professionals dedicated to improving education. We know that everyone is a learner from the day they are born, and we know how to create classrooms and other environments in which every learner can flourish. We know how to reach, inspire, support, and educate children, youth and adults, and we help others to do the same.