CFCE Specialist (Early Childhood)

Join our Early Childhood team as a CFCE Bilingual Specialist 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.

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.

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.

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 populations we serve.