Assistant Family Development Specialist

Assistant Family Development Specialist

The Assistant Family Development Specialist works 40 hours per week assisting the Family Development Specialist in pre-school curriculum to children whose families are enrolled in the program. The family development specialist will work with children to encourage their healthy development and engage in relationships with their families in order to support the entire family.

This is a full-time, year-round position.

Essential

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in facilitating preschool five days per week using Positive Parenting curriculum
• Foster growth in self-esteem, confidence, and interest in play and learning
• Support in building relationships with parents to build trust, offer support, and enhance the development of healthy parenting skills
• Maintain positive rapport with team while supporting the work of the center
• Assist in the development of special events
• Keep all areas of the preschool clean and ensure a welcoming atmosphere
• Maintain confidentiality of all Positive Parenting families
• Complete paperwork as required
• Attend programmatic and agency-wide staff meetings and training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Candidate

Qualifications:

• Experience working with different types of families
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years' experience working with young children
• Able to obtain Child Abuse, Criminal, and FBI clearances