Bilingual Early Educator

CFCE Bilingual Early Educator (2751) 12-CES
- Main Office
- Northampton, MA 01060.

Salary Range – $22.00 – $22.00 Hourly;
Education Level – 2;
Year;
Degree;
Travel Percentage – Up to 50%.

Join our Early Childhood team as a Bilingual Early Educator 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 communities. We are looking for a dedicated individual to deliver services effectively and in compliance with professional standards and funding expectations. The work schedule varies and may include evenings and weekends to meet family needs.

• 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.
• Strengthen parent–child relationships and foster children’s Early Development and Kindergarten Readiness Skills.
• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities.
• Integrate early literacy.
• Conduct community outreach.
• Support transitions such as entering kindergarten.
• Assist with data collection as required by funders.
• Attend and actively participate in CFCE Community Council meetings, CFCE program development meetings and Early Childhood department meetings.

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.

Basic knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and pre/postpartum issues.

• Fluency (oral and written) in Spanish language.
• Ability to establish rapport with diverse families with empathy.
• Work effectively independently and collaboratively as a team member.
• Utilize computer skills for Google documents, calendars, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
• Physical ability to actively lead groups for 1‑2 hours, move, sing, interact with children, lift up to 40 pounds, and maintain a safe, engaging environment.

Compensation: $22.00 per hour.

Schedule:

10 hours per week, varies, evenings and weekends may be required.

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.

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.