Early Educator

# CFCE Bilingual Early Educator (2751)12-CES
- Main Office
- Northampton, MA 01060## Overview Salary Range $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly Education Level2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage Up to 50%## CFCE Bilingual Early Educator 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.

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** 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
* Conducting community outreach
* Supporting transitions such as 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.## Qualifications###
** 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 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 pound, and maintain a safe, engaging environment###
** Compensation and Schedule
*** 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

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!
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