Thrive Five Early Childhood Connector

Position: Thrive By Five Early Childhood Connector
Starting Salary Range: $38,000 - $43,500

JOB SUMMARY The Thrive By 5 Connector implements a school-anchored, two-generation (2

Gen) model supporting children birth–5 and their families while bridging into early elementary success.

This role is grounded in the Science of Hope (agency, pathways, and willpower) and Human Flourishing, supporting families to set goals, navigate pathways, and build the belief and persistence needed to thrive. The Connector works to strengthen early brain development, kindergarten readiness, and long-term family stability through coaching, case management, and community partnership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver LENA-based coaching to support early language and brain development

Facilitate parent education workshops on literacy, numeracy, social-emotional learning, etc.

Support kindergarten readiness and school transitions

Partner with schools to support attendance, behavior, and family engagement

Maintain a caseload of ~50 families/children annually

Facilitate hope-centered goal setting (agency + pathways)
Connect families to resources and track referrals

Build relationships with community partners and support collective impact efforts

Maintain accurate data and documentation for continuous improvementORGANIZATIONAL ENGAGEMENTParticipate actively in organizational initiatives, meetings, professional learning, and culture-building efforts

Represent Agape with professionalism in internal and external engagements

Support organizational priorities consistent with the mission, core values, and strategic direction

Perform other duties within the general scope of the role as assigned by leadershipCORE COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTESMission-Driven:
Demonstrates commitment to Agape’s faith-centered mission

Strategic Executor:
Translates vision into coordinated action with strong attention to detail

Engagement and Experience Leader:
Designs and delivers high-quality events and stakeholder experiences

Hope-Centered Practitioner:
Applies and promotes agency, pathways, and willpower in individuals, systems, and communities

Collaborative Influencer:
Builds alignment and trust across teams and stakeholders without direct authority

Relationship Builder:
Cultivates meaningful connections internally and externally

Community Mobilizer:
Engages partners in shared learning and collective impact initiatives

Effective Communicator:
Communicates effectively across diverse audiences

Integrity & Excellence:
Upholds professional standards, confidentiality, and PQI expectations

Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in child development and family studies or related degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills or abilities for this position.

A minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in the implementation of Early Childhood and/or Elementary initiatives and data analysis

Sensitivity to family case-management relationships and cultural competency

Ability to work with a wide range of people with diverse racial, ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Experience identifying and connecting families with Early Childhood and Elementary systems and resources

Demonstrated experience providing case management for a caseload of clients

Knowledge of and experience with the administration and reporting of childhood assessment tools such as Ages and Stages (ASQ) and the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire (ACE;
Knowledge of and experience working with social services computer-based delivery systems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team Proven ability as a problem solver and self-starter

Excellent computer, organizational, and time management skills.

Must have an automobile available for business use and maintain a current driver’s license and current auto insurance with acceptable coverage levels.

Will be required to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends as needed.

Candidate must be willing to engage in Agape’s Performance Quality and Improvement (also known as Continuous Quality Improvement) standards of quality & excellence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.

Prolonged walking and standing and climbing stairs within schools and community sites.

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time.
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