What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Specialist (S. Hadley) position at Collaborative for Educational Services?
CFCE Early Childhood Specialist (South Hadley) (2752) 12-CES - Main
Office - Northampton, MA 01060 Salary Range - \$22.00 - \$22.00 Hourly
Education Level - 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage - Up to 50% 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 0-6) 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. This
position will provide programming in South Hadley. 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 activities. 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 into
programming Conducting community outreach Providing families with
resources and referrals (including Welcome Baby visits) Supporting
transitions such as entering kindergarten Additionally, you will be
responsible for program management tasks such as: registering new
families; collecting required data; assisting with ASQ developmental
screenings; completing monthly reports; and overseeing communications
such as a newsletter or social media outreach. Qualifications What we
are looking for We are seeking a candidate with an Associate\'s Degree
in Early Childhood Education (completed or in-progress) or a related
field, 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 Working
effectively both independently and collaboratively as a team member
Computer skills for Google documents, calendars, and spreadsheets
Ability to work a flexible schedule that occasionally includes evenings
and weekends Ability to actively lead groups for 1-2 hours (move and
interact with children, lift up to 40 pounds and maintain a safe,
engaging environment) 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: 38 weeks during the
school year and reduced programming in July and August. Non-programming
periods align with school district holiday/vacation calendars with
possible flexibility to extend services in 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 supporting
families and creating a positive, nurturing environment where children
and their families 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.
Office - Northampton, MA 01060 Salary Range - \$22.00 - \$22.00 Hourly
Education Level - 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage - Up to 50% 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 0-6) 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. This
position will provide programming in South Hadley. 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 activities. 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 into
programming Conducting community outreach Providing families with
resources and referrals (including Welcome Baby visits) Supporting
transitions such as entering kindergarten Additionally, you will be
responsible for program management tasks such as: registering new
families; collecting required data; assisting with ASQ developmental
screenings; completing monthly reports; and overseeing communications
such as a newsletter or social media outreach. Qualifications What we
are looking for We are seeking a candidate with an Associate\'s Degree
in Early Childhood Education (completed or in-progress) or a related
field, 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 Working
effectively both independently and collaboratively as a team member
Computer skills for Google documents, calendars, and spreadsheets
Ability to work a flexible schedule that occasionally includes evenings
and weekends Ability to actively lead groups for 1-2 hours (move and
interact with children, lift up to 40 pounds and maintain a safe,
engaging environment) 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: 38 weeks during the
school year and reduced programming in July and August. Non-programming
periods align with school district holiday/vacation calendars with
possible flexibility to extend services in 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 supporting
families and creating a positive, nurturing environment where children
and their families 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.
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