ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist

Join our Early Childhood team as an Early Learning Specialist in our ParentChild program where you will be responsible for providing early literacy home visiting services to families with young children ages 15-48 months. We are looking for a dedicated individual committed to ensuring that services are delivered effectively and in compliance with the standards of the national model. The work schedule varies and may include early evenings and weekends to meet family needs. This position operates from September through June.

What you will do

You will be a key resource for families, providing early literacy support through parent/child activities at family homes. Your focus will be to: support parents as children’s first and most important teachers; strengthen parent-child relationships; foster children's early development and kindergarten readiness skills; and provide resources and referrals as needed.

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).You should possess basic knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and pre/postpartum issues. Essential skills include:

• Fluency (oral and written) in Spanish language preferred
• Ability to establish rapport with diverse families with empathy
• 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 may include early evenings and weekends
• Physically be able to actively interact with children and families in their homes
• Have reliable transportation available visit families in multiple communities

Compensation and Schedule

• Schedule: varies by assigned region, but generally between 8 and 20 hours per week, and may include evenings and weekends.
• Dates of Service: This position runs September through June.
• Compensation: $22.00 per hour, benefits available as outlined in the CES Handbook for staff who work more than 20 hours/week.

If you are passionate about using a strengths-based approach to support young families, 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.