What are the responsibilities and job description for the CFCE Specialist (Early Childhood) position at Collaborative for Educational Services?
Join our Early Childhood team as a CFCE Specialist and take the lead in providing essential support and engaging, early literacy-rich experiences to 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.
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 (including Welcome Baby visits)
Support transitions like entering kindergarten
Additionally, you will be responsible for program management tasks such as registering new families, collecting required data (including assisting with ASQ screenings), completing monthly reports, and overseeing communications like a newsletter/social media outreach.
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
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
Physically be able to actively lead groups for 1-2 hours, move, sing, interact with children, and lift up to 40 pounds to maintain a safe, engaging environment.
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!