Project Specialist (Local Leads)

City of Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Little Rock is seeking a temporary, grant-funded role to support Local Leads with day-to-day operational, administrative and early childhood program support for providers, families and children in Little Rock. The role assists with CLASS-related processes and helps ensure smooth coordination of materials and communications.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in Early childhood education or related field and 1–3 years of experience in early childhood programs or family

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Early childhood education or related field is preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in early childhood programs, family engagement or related field.
• At least 1 year of computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational, administrative and early childhood program support for providers, families and children in the City of Little Rock.
• Assist with CLASS-related processes.
• Coordinate materials and communications to support program delivery.
• Contribute to community and provider engagement efforts.

Skills

Early childhood programs

Family engagement

Resource coordination

Computer experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Early childhood education or related field

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

SAFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION: Under Review

JOB OBJECTIVE:

To support the Local Leads initiative by providing day-to-day operational, administrative, and early childhood program support for providers, families, and children in the City of Little Rock; assists with CLASS-related processes, ensures smooth coordination of materials and communications, and contributes to community and provider engagement efforts.

This is a limited-service position funded through a grant for a specified duration. Employment in this position is temporary and is contingent upon the availability and duration of grant funding.

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These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of an Associate’s degreein Early childhood education or a related field; and one (1) to three (3) years of experience in early childhood programs, family engagement, resource coordination or a related field; one year of computer experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must obtain the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Infant/Toddler and preschool certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work evenings as required.