Program Coordinator, Level 3; Early Literacy and Numeracy

The Community Engagement and Family Support Division (CEFS) is under the Department of Human Service Programs for the City of Cambridge. The Division provides Center for Families (a universal family support program that includes parenting education workshops, parent support programs, early literacy playgroups, gross-motor playgroups, short-term case management, information and referral services, community building events, parent/child activities, one-on-one support through Case Management program, and concrete support in times of need.),

Baby University (an intensive family support program), Cambridge Dads (programming and supports just for dads/male caregivers), The Community Engagement Team (supports Cambridge families access and understanding of resources, information, and system navigation), and The Agenda Literacy Initiative (CEFS early literacy program).

All Division activities and services are welcoming and respectful of participants' racial, cultural, family structures, and socio-economic backgrounds. The Division is comprised of 20 full-time and 20-25 part-time staff. The Division values diverse, flexible, creative teamwork-oriented staff members who are committed to serving all families, especially those traditionally marginalized, isolated, and under-served.

The Early Literacy and Numeracy Coordinator is responsible for leading the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of early family literacy and math programming within the Community Engagement and Family Support Division (CEFS) and in partnership with community organizations. The position supports the integration of developmentally appropriate evidence-based, early family literacy and math strategies across family support programs, provides support and resources to staff, and strengthens the capacity of programs and community partners to engage with families.

Early Literacy and Numeracy Coordinator works collaboratively across CEFS to ensure programming reflects early family literacy and math research practices, division goals, responds to the needs of families with young children, and promotes positive early learning experiences that families can incorporate into their everyday lives. This position also requires schedule flexibility including weekend and evening coverage.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Full participation in the Department of Human Service Programs’ mission to eliminate racism within our department.
• Lead the design and delivery of best-practice family literacy and numeracy initiatives, collaborating with city stakeholders to expand reach and promote equitable access across all neighborhoods.
• Collaborate with the Office of Early Childhood to coordinate administrative supports and ensure family literacy practices and provider supports are aligned.
• Work with the CEFS Parent Education Specialist to offer parent education programming that supports parents' understanding of family literacy practices, including workshops, playgroups, and community-building events.
• Oversee Cambridge Book Bike program, which includes, but is not limited to, purchasing books, coordinating and facilitating the Book Bike program, and working with community partners (Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge Public Health Department, and Center for Families).
• Coordinate local community partners to offer Family Literacy Month events and opportunities, including city-wide…