What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Facilitator position at Smart from the Start?
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Job description:
Early Childhood Program Facilitator (providing basic prenatal programs and resources & programs for families with children birth to 12)
Location: Boston, MA
Organization Overview
Smart from the Start, Inc. (Smart)is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides family support, community engagement, and school readiness initiative that empowers families and communities with the tools, resources, and support they need to break cycles of chronic school underachievement and generational poverty.
Our Mission:
Create programs for crisis intervention and family stabilization
Encourage parents to be their children’s first teachers
Foster community support for school preparation
Offer resources and assistance to under-resourced families
Strengthen learning opportunities for children
Smart from the Start provides a comprehensive set of coordinated services for parents, caregivers, and children to support school readiness — including home visiting, parenting education, adult learning, family engagement activities, and community-wide initiatives focused on early childhood development.
Position Overview
The Early Childhood Program Facilitator plays a key role in delivering and supporting Smart’s site-based programming in one of our Boston neighborhoods. Working closely with the Program Coordinator, the Facilitator assists with outreach, program delivery, family engagement, and documentation to ensure successful participation and outcomes for families with children ages 0–12.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate and host parent & child early childhood core programming
Develop and implement outreach strategies to increase family participation in Smart programming
Lead community outreach and engagement efforts in assigned neighborhoods
Maintain steady interest, attendance, and enrollment in early childhood and family programs
Engage in continuous professional development to enhance teaching practices and stay current with early childhood education trends.
Manage program materials, equipment, and supplies for site-specific activities
Collect and maintain program documentation to support evaluation and reporting
Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and community events
Represent Smart from the Start at partner and community meetings
Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience working with culturally diverse, multilingual, and economically diverse families
Proven experience working with children in a classroom, daycare or college setting
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Familiarity with Boston neighborhoods, schools, and community resources
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Bilingual in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cantonese/Mandarin preferred
Position Details
Schedule: Part-time, includes some evenings and weekends
Compensation: $ 22 – $26 per hour (based on experience)
Reports to: Program Coordinator, Program Manager and/or Boston Program Director
RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
License/Certification:
Driver's License and Personal Vehicle (Required)
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26