Judy Center Early Childhood Liaison

Release Date: July 16, 2026 Application Deadline: July 30, 2026

Requisition: 12369

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position: Judy Center Early Childhood Liaison Grant Funded

Location: Green Holly Elementary School

Salary: The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for twelve-month seven-hour employees. ($54,993-$83,183)

Effective: August 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than July 30, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)

NATURE OF WORK:

This position is responsible for assisting the Judy Center Coordinator, and Family Service Specialist, with the implementation and operation of various programs and services provided to Judy Center children and their families at their location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Possess knowledge of early childhood development and appropriate curriculum for children birth through age five
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides opportunities to support parenting skills and developmental activities in the home to promote school success
• Communicates with families about involvement opportunities, academic opportunities and school-family partnerships
• Schedules and facilitates parenting events and support meetings
• Plans parent education and home support activities
• Assists with conducting parent satisfaction surveys
• Provide weekly playgroups in the school and community setting
• Collaborate with Child Care Providers to implement school readiness activities; and
• Attends Judy Center activities including periodic evening and weekend events
• Collaborates closely with principals and school secretaries on Judy Center activities planned
• Documents event and service participation of Judy Center families
• Assists in the development of new programs
• Performs other related and non related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Associate degree OR three (3) years of experience in Early Childhood Education or a related field

Preferred:

• Spanish language skills

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time twelve-month position. The availability of this position each year is dependent upon grant funding.

SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for twelve-month seven-hour employees – Range 23.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC-ESP

Updated 07.2024, 5.2025