What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Specialist - 1-2-3 Grow and Learn position at Educational Service District 112?
General Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Child Care Aware Program Manager, the Grow & Learn ECE Specialist provides support services to children Birth-5 and their families.
Salary:
The full hourly compensation range is $23.95 - $29.14. Offers are made at the entry level of the range.
Assignment:
This is a part-time, temporary assignment that will work through June 2026. The person in this role will work 14 hours per week, with the following schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and Friday's from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm (with a 30 minute lunch) . The position requires a criminal history check and fingerprint check through the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) prior to starting, health exam and TB test, and proof of MMR vaccination or exemption.
Essential Functions:
- Provide comprehensive early learning through parent/child playgroups, and other support services.
- Provide parent education to promote involvement in child development.
- Plan, lead, and facilitate group activities.
- Administer and evaluate developmental screenings and/or other assessments for children ages 0 - 5 years and adult participants.
- Facilitate referrals and connections with community agencies; assist families with self-advocacy efforts.
- Participate in staff training and development activities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies and partners.
- Compile data and submit required forms, evaluations, and data reports.
- Conduct outreach activities to recruit participants.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Early Care and Education, Human Development, Family Studies, Child Development, Education, Sociology, Psychology, or Social Work, or related field OR a High School diploma with 4 years of experience working with families and children ages 0-5 (with a Professional Development plan in place to achieve an Associate's within 5 years)
- Experience using computer software to manage data, maintain files and submit reports. (i.e. Microsoft Office programs, Google Docs, etcetera)
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $23.95 - $29.14 per hour
Expected hours: 14 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $29
