Job: Coordinated Family & Community Engagement - Bilingual Early Educator

Job: Coordinated Family & Community Engagement - Bilingual Early Educator

Collaborative for Educational Services
97 Hawley Street
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060

Website:collaborative.org/

Company Description:

We are a non-profit educational service agency, committed to reaching and educating learners of all ages, and experienced in working with educators to help students learn and succeed.

We are dedicated and collaborative teams of educators and professionals committed to supporting teaching excellence and student success. We know that everyone is a learner from the day they are born, and we know how to create classrooms and other environments in which every learner can flourish. Our goal is to reach, inspire, support and educate children, youth and adults, and help others to do the same.

Above all, students are at the heart of our work.

Founded in 1974, we are governed by representatives from our 37 member school districts in Hampshire and Franklin Counties. We work with children, youth and adult learners; families; schools, districts, and educators; and community members in the Pioneer Valley and across Massachusetts to create and improve educational opportunities both in and out of the classroom and ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

CES directs major initiatives in Early Childhood, Special Education, After School Programs, Professional Development, and the education of vulnerable youth.

Job Title:
Coordinated Family & Community Engagement - Bilingual Early Educator
Salary Range:	Location:
$22.00 Per Hour	SPRINGFIELD, MA
Job Type:	Category:
Part Time	Education/Training
Education Level:	Work Experience:
Associate Degree Preferred	Up to One Year Preferred
Description:
Join our Early Childhood team and take the lead in providing essential support and engaging, early literacy-rich experiences to Spanish-speaking families with young children (ages 0-5) 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 to meet family needs. What you will do You will be a welcoming face and key resource for families, providing early literacy support through parent and parent/child activities at community locations including low income housing apartments. 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 Conduct community outreach Support transitions like entering kindergarten Assisting with data collection as required by funders Additionally, you will attend and actively participate in CFCE Community Council meetings, CFCE program development meetings and Early Childhood department meetings.
Requirements:
What we are looking for We are seeking a candidate with an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or equivalent experience) 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: Fluency (oral and written) in Spanish language Ability to establish rapport with diverse families with empathy Work effectively independently and collaboratively as a team player Utilize computer skills for Google documents, calendars, and spreadsheets. Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends Physically be able to actively lead groups for 1-2 hours, move, sing, interact with children, and lift up to 40 pounds to maintain a safe, engaging environment. Terms of Employment Schedule: 10 hours per week, varies as needed, and may include evenings and weekends. Dates of Service: 38 weeks during the school year with 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. If you are passionate about supporting young families and creating a positive, nurturing environment where children 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.