What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Specialist position at Collaborative for Educational Services?
SOUTH HADLEY 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!
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!
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