Resource & Referral - Early Learning Support Specialist

Crystal Stairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Stairs is seeking an Early Learning Support Specialist to oversee and implement activities at their Early Childhood Education Resource Center. This role involves administrative support, planning educational activities, and conducting outreach to promote services, all while working closely with agency leadership in a collaborative environment. A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related fields is preferred, along with relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision - 95% covered

401k Matching Options

Flex Spending

Pre-paid Legal Services

Sick and Vacation Time

Paid Holidays and Winter Break

Opportunity for Growth and Development

Robust Learning Management System

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Associate's accepted with experience.
• Previous experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Experience in planning and project coordination desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage catalog and report ECE Resource Center activities.
• Conduct outreach and marketing to promote services.
• Assist in developing and implementing educational activities.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child/Human Development

Project Coordination

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Job description

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, fully vaccinated workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations.

Resource & Referral - Early Learning Resource and Training Specialist

Position is 100% On-Site - Los Angeles CA 90056

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a Early Learning Support Specialist who assist with the implementation, operational oversight, planning, and reporting functions of the agency's Early Childhood Education (ECE) Resource Center including administrative and clerical support; will assist in researching resources and materials for provider support and assist in developing and implementing ECE Resource Center learning activities and professional development trainings, special events, outreach, and marketing. Role also includes the facilitation of Provider Wellness Cafes and working in partnership with agency leadership to implement First Friday Programming. All duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with specific contractual obligations, contract compliance and department standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the day-to-day management, display, tracking, and reporting of ECE Resource Center activities, including the catalogue of resources.
• Assist in ordering age and developmentally appropriate educational materials, resources, and supplies.
• Conduct outreach and marketing activities to promote ECE Resource Center services and activities to internal/external stakeholders.
• Research, develop, and implement learning activities that demonstrate developmentally appropriate best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned by R&R Leadership and/or Senior Management.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child/Human Development, or related field, or equivalent, preferred. Associate's degree acceptable with relevant, verifiable work experience required.

• Previous experience in early childhood education, child care or social services preferred, in direct services such as a center-based or family child care. Experience planning, implementing, and coordinating projects that require collaboration with diverse groups preferred. In addition to coordinating resources that are age and developmentally appropriate and promote early learning and child development activities and trainings.

Total Package of Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% covered by Crystal Stairs
• 401k Matching Options
• Flex Spending
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays and Winter Break
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Additional Requirements: Must be fully vaccinated and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Per the CDC, fully vaccinated means at least 2 weeks after (1) a second dose in a 2-dose series, or (2) a single-dose vaccine, and this status and definition applies to COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org