SFLC Playgroup Facilitator

Playgroup Facilitator

The Prenatal
- Early Childhood Services and Supports Unit of the SFLC works to develop and implement a comprehensive, research-based strategy for prenatal to early childhood supports, ensuring alignment and coordination with early childhood through K priorities, putting children and families on a path toward school success.

The Playgroup Facilitator supports the implementation of developmentally appropriate playgroups for children ages birth-5. The Facilitator is responsible for the day-to-day running of playgroups ensuring the provision of a safe, welcoming, and active learning environment for all children and their families.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with parents and children birth to 5 years old in a group setting.
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment for culturally diverse families.
• Experience working with ethnically and economically diverse communities.
• Experience working with families with children with special needs.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with parents, children, and staff.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with others.
• Ability to organize, operate independently, and multi-task.
• Degree or coursework in early childhood and special education preferred.
• Proficiency in a language or languages other than English is preferred.
• Deep commitment to closing opportunity gaps and promoting equitable practices.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children (Birth-5 years).
• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate circle time which includes book reading and songs.
• Integrate parent support and Strengthening Families content into the playgroup routine.
• Support development and implementation of the parent education component.
• Recognize parents as their child's first and primary teacher.
• Provide parents with resources and referrals as necessary.
• Support parents, guardians, caregivers, and children as they engage with the group.
• Engage with all children and their families during every playgroup.
• Encourage all children to interact and work cooperatively.
• Maintain a positive productive atmosphere during every playgroup.
• Work cooperatively in a team.
• Participate in professional development trainings and staff meetings.
• Adhere to the SFLC policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Maintain playgroup attendance records.
• Commits to providing and promoting equitable practices to ensure access for all families.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Terms of Employment:

Part Time / Grant Funded September
- June Up to 19 hours per week Union Affiliation:
Non Union Position Reports to SFLC Director of Early Beginnings Family Support Programs