Early Learning Specialist - Home-based Day Cares (FT $18.50/hr
City of Syracuse, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, 13201, USA
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support
Location: City of Syracuse
Overview
Thrive and Change Lives
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives.
We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others.
For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Remitted Tuition
- Professional Development
- Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits
- Professional Supervision and Coaching
- Recognition and Appreciation Programs
- Opportunities for Growth and Promotion
Early Learning Specialist - Home-based Day Cares:
Help shape brighter futures for young children and the caregivers who support them.
Join our early childhood team as an Early Learning Specialist with Parent Child+, where you'll partner with home-based child care providers to create engaging, nurturing learning environments for preschool-aged children. Through coaching, mentoring, and family engagement, you'll help strengthen early learning opportunities and connect providers and families to valuable community resources.
What You'll Do
- Coach and support home-based child care providers in fostering children's early development and school readiness.
- Model effective early learning strategies and share child development knowledge.
- Encourage family engagement and utilize developmental screening tools to support children's growth.
- Build relationships with community partners and connect families to helpful resources.
- Participate in outreach, networking, training, and team collaboration.
Who You Are
- Passionate about early childhood development and supporting families.
- Comfortable building relationships and coaching adult learners.
- Committed to strengths-based, culturally responsive practices.
- Strong communicator who can work independently and as part of a team.
- Organized, tech-savvy, and able to document services accurately.
35 hours/week, Monday-Friday, September-June. Pay is $18.50/hour.
If you're driven by the belief that every child deserves a strong start and every caregiver deserves support, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in making a lasting impact on children, families, and our community.
QualificationsQualifications
- Background in early childhood education, family engagement, or a related field through education and/or experience.
- Valid NYS Driver's License with reliable transportation for travel throughout Onondaga County.
- Moderate computer literacy and attention to detail.
- Ability to conduct visits in home-based child care settings which may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals.
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