Family Navigator - Early Childhood Education

Family Navigator
- Early Childhood Education (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Early Childhood Education Department
- Oakland, California

Job : 5815152

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The District and SEIU 1021 are working together to create promotional opportunities for existing staff, therefore this job posting is available for five (5) days for internal candidates based on our collective bargaining agreement.

TITLE:

ECE Family Navigator

REPORTS TO:

Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:

Early Childhood Education

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

WORK YEAR/

HOURS:

261 days/7.5 hours or duty

days and hours as assigned

ISSUED:

Created:
June 2021

SALARY GRADE:

WTCL 47

BASIC FUNCTION: Provide a family-friendly enrollment process to preschool and elementary students in collaboration with elementary principals and/or CDC Site Administrators, educators, families, parent organizations, business/community partners, and other staff. Support implementation of P-12 systems of transition, enrollment for school readiness.

• Serve as a liaison between the families and collaborators from the school, community, educators, school district, and social agencies committed to the welfare of the students.
• Develop strength-based relationships and open communication with parents/families.
• Promote and publicize district outreach, open house events, and relevant activities.
• Participate in and support district activities and programs for families such as outreach, open house, workshops, meeting, community events, and to families navigate OUSD school system
• Collaborate closely with principals, parent liaison and school secretaries on ECE activities planned.
• Provide individualized consultation and assess each family’s needs for child care and related resources, including subsidized child care and care for children with special needs
• Assemble, compile and distribute information pertinent to families such as community resource information, programs or legislation as requested.
• Facilitate outreach to low income communities, community leaders, and organizations for the development of resources and building partnerships with community members.
• Provide appropriate referrals and advocacy for parents and families as needed, and progress monitor measured outcome of services provided for supporting parents and families in meeting their goals.
• Coordinate with community partners and families to identify resources for families in the community, and provides up-to-date referral information on community resources
• Aid family in completing appropriate applications and forms to support successful enrollment
• Support in a seamless enrollment process to preschool and elementary.
• Ensure the enrollment process and files meet the compliance and regulatory requirements for Alameda County Pilot/Title 5 and for Community Licensing, Title 22 requirements, and other CDE management bulletins.
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality of family and student eligibility records.
• Coordinate with community partners to create a seamless transition and referral system for resource families seeking immediate access to child care, where needed.
• Involve parents/families in evaluation of parent meetings, workshops and surveys parents/families and school personnel to determine effectiveness of the programs.
• Translate or arrange for translation for non-English speaking families.
• Assist with the implementation of universal screening utilizing the Ages and Stages.
• Maintain various printed/published and electronic documents and/or records (e.g., program participation, contact sheets, agency referrals) for reporting required data, information, and/or documentation.
• Prepare various written materials (e.g., newsletters, reports, logs, memos, handouts) for the documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provide excellent customer service in a culturally, ethnic and linguistically appropriate way that empowers and supports each family and their individual needs.
• Attend and participate in training, professional development and meetings as requested.
• Provide data for various reports (e.g., program participation, activity) for meeting program, district, state and federal requirements.
• Respond to inquiries from various sources (e.g., parents, community agencies, auditors, students) for providing information, guidance, and/or technical assistance.
• Maintain program related records including sign-in sheets, parent demographic forms and workshop evaluations.
• Understand historical inequities in the Oakland community and amongst cultural groups.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or…