About the Position:

We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Family Resource Associate to join our dynamic team. This individual will play an important role in implementing developmentally appropriate programming and structure to our Family Drop-In and other FRC programming. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a passion for working with families to promote child development and family well-being.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements culturally appropriate activities and experiences tailored to the needs of children and families.
• Conducts assessment of children’s growth and development.
• Encourages family participation and provides community resource information to parents.
• Participates in curriculum planning and implementation that supports the needs of children and youth.
• Facilitates and actively engages children and their parents in structured and free-choice activities, gross motor play time, snacks, and related activities.
• Schedules programs and activities within the FRC.
• Maintains open and effective communication with parents, team members, and program facilitators.
• Collaborates with the Parent Advisory Committee to empower parents and assist them with parent-led activities.
• Attends outreach events.
• Facilitates parenting classes.
• Assists with FRC reports as needed. 
• Models appropriate behavior at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including cleaning/sanitizing the Family Resource Center, assisting in event management and planning.
• Supports goals of BVCC and its mission in the community.
• Available to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the program and families.

Education:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED required; Early Childhood Education, Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience: 

• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience working directly with families.
• Experience in implementing developmentally appropriate programming in early childhood education settings.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Relates well to all kinds of people and is approachable.
• Ability to navigate sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster diversity, cultural relevance, and inclusion.
• Bilingual fluency in speaking English and Spanish is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to obtain transportation to occasional off site activities.
• May be responsible to move, lift or support up to 25 pounds.
• Must be capable of the manual dexterity required to use and operate a computer, telephone, copy machine, writing implements and other varied office equipment.
• Must be able to speak clearly and hear to communicate with people in person or over the telephone.
• Must have accurate vision to read paperwork and computer screens.

BVCC offers competitive pay, paid holidays and Paid Time Off for use as vacation or sick leave.