Release Date: May 20, 2024 Application Deadline: June 3, 2024

Requisition 10681

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

POSITION: Judy Center Early Childhood Liaison (Grant-Funded)

REPORTS TO: Chief of Equity, Engagement, and Early Access/Judy Center Coordinator

LOCATION: Judy Center/Green Holly Elementary School

SALARY: The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for twelve-month seven-hour employees - Range 21 ($49,822 - $75,364)

EFFECTIVE: July 2024

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than June 3, 2024. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions (301-475-5511, ext. 32187).

NATURE OF WORK:

This position is responsible for assisting the Judy Center Coordinator, and Family Service Specialist, with the implementation and operation of various programs and services provided to Judy Center children and their families at their location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Knowledge of early childhood development and appropriate curriculum for children birth through age five
• Provides opportunities to support parenting skills and developmental activities in the home to promote school success;
• Encourages Child Care Providers to engage in school readiness activities with children;
• Communicates with families about involvement opportunities, academic opportunities and school-family partnerships;
• Collaborate closely with principalsand school secretaries on Judy Center activities planned;
• Documents event and service participation of Judy Center families;
• Assists in the development of new programs;
• Maintains integrity and confidentiality;
• Demonstrate effective communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Basic working knowledge of office technology, including office equipment and software;
• Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with students, teachers, parents, and the community;
• Ability to be versatile in job responsibilities;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential records and information;
• Ability to take direction; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and facilitate parenting events and support meetings;
• Plan parent education and home support activities;
• Assist with conducting parent satisfaction surveys;
• Provide weekly playgroups in the school and community setting;
• Collaborate with Child CareProviders to implement school readiness activities; and
• Attend Judy Center activities including periodic evening and weekend events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Associates Degree with experience in Early Childhood Education or successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment; and
• One or more years of experience working in a Judy Center.

Preferred:

• Spanish language skills.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time twelve-month position. The availability of this position each year is dependent upon grant funding.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for twelve-month seven-hour employees – Range 21.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC-ESP

Updated 05.07.2024