Playgroup Facilitator & Community Network Builder

WATERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools seeks an exceptional Playgroup Facilitator & Network Connector who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who desires to serve where their efforts matter.

The Playgroup Facilitator & Network Connector will facilitate high-quality, developmentally appropriate playgroups that support children’s learning, development, and social-emotional growth while strengthening

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children and families preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the dominant home language of the families.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate weekly playgroups.
• Develop new playgroup opportunities within expansion communities.
• Plan weekly playgroup activities that support children’s learning, development, and social-emotional growth.
• Prepare and organize developmentally appropriate materials for playgroups.
• Model positive parent-child interactions and effective strategies for supporting children’s development and behavior.
• Support families with Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ), including parent communication and necessary follow-up.
• Administer pre- and post-session family surveys.
• Support parent participation and engagement in playgroup activities.
• Connect families with community resources and support networks.

Skills

Experience with young children

Family engagement

Strong communication

Bilingual preferred

Education

Master’s Degree or training in Early Childhood Education

Tools

ASQ Knowledge

Job description

Watertown Public Schools seeks an exceptional Playgroup Facilitator & Network Connector who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who desires to serve where their efforts matter.

The Playgroup Facilitator & Network Connector will facilitate high-quality, developmentally appropriate playgroups that support children’s learning, development, and social-emotional growth while strengthening