What are the responsibilities and job description for the CFCE Early Childhood Specialist - Bilingual position at Collaborative For Educational Services Inc?
Join our Early Childhood team as a Bilingual CFCE Specialist, where you will strengthen and foster positive relationships between parents and their children and provide community outreach, resources and information on early learning and development, parenting and social resources and support for parents and families. and take the lead in providing essential support and engaging, early literacy-rich experiences to Spanish-speaking families with young children (ages 0-5) in our community. We are looking for a dedicated individual to manage and coordinate aspects of this critical program, ensuring services are delivered effectively and in compliance with professional standards and funding expectations. The work schedule varies and may include evenings and weekends to meet family needs.
The Early Educator -Bilingual will manage all aspects of the programs in their assigned region, assuring effective and efficient delivery of services and compliance with best professional standards and practices.
What you will do
You will be the welcoming face and key resource for families, directly providing weekly parent/child drop-in playgroups and specialized early childhood events. Your primary focus will be to strengthen parent-child relationships and foster children's early development and kindergarten readiness skills. This involves:
- Planning and leading developmentally appropriate activities
- Integrating early literacy
- Conduct community outreach
- Provide families with resources and referrals
- Support transitions like entering kindergarten
You will provide blingual and bicultural support (Spanish/English) to children, families and CES staff.
Additionally, you will be responsible for program management tasks such as registering new families, collecting required data (including assisting with ASQ screenings), and completing monthly reports.
If you are passionate about supporting young families and creating a positive, nurturing environment where children can thrive, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of parents and their children!
CES is an equal opportunity employer and is particularly interested in candidates from diverse backgrounds, especially candidates whose backgrounds are well-suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse student populations we serve.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a candidate with an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of two years of experience working with parents and young children. You should possess basic knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and pre/postpartum issues. Essential skills include:
- Ability to establish rapport with diverse families with empathy
- Physically able to actively lead groups for 1-2 hours, move, sing, interact with children, and life up to 40 pounds to maintain a safe, engaging environment.
- Fluency (oral and written) in Spanish is required
- Work effectively independently and collaboratively as a team player
- Utilize computer skills for Google documents, calendars, and spreadsheets
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends