Parents Connecting Parents Ambassador

Position Type:
District Positions

Date Available:
immediate

Closing Date:
until filled
Position Summary

The Parents Connecting Parents Ambassador supports a community initiative of Wethersfield Early Childhood Collaborative (WECC), Wethersfield Public Schools (WPS), Wethersfield Social, Youth and Senior Services, and the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Parent Ambassador(s) connect families to resources through peer-to-peer outreach, relationship-building, and shared experiences. They facilitate the sharing of information so that all families have access to support that helps children thrive.

Essential Functions

The job description is illustrative and not a complete itemization of all duties and responsibilities of the position.

Conduct outreach to parents and caregivers to build relationships and increase preschool program participation

Share information about early childhood programs, supports, and community resources

Facilitate or co-facilitate parent groups, workshops, and community events such as Parent Cafe Program (4 times per year) Provide peer support by listening, encouraging, and connecting families to relevant resources and services

Support and encourage parent leadership, engagement, and advocacy Attend WEEC meetings (6 x per year) with community partners, service providers, and local organizations

Develop, plan, organize, and promote activities to engage the community

Provide updates and receive directions from the Program Coordinator Collect and report records of outreach efforts, attendance, and participant feedback in Google Forms Use the ACCESS approach:
Acknowledge, Connection, Curiosity, Engagement, Sharing, and

Support, to meet families where they are, listen first, and offer resources that match their specific needs.

Stay connected with families over time; follow up, check in, and share updates about upcoming events and resources

Report data to the WPS regarding position activities and findings to inform future planning

Other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Maintain a level of approachability

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all family interactions and program records

Basic technology skills to facilitate communications, tracking, and reporting (Google Suite)

Community Cafe Facilitator certification preferred: training may be provided

Work independently and collaboratively

Awareness of early childhood development/educational needs

Represent the program in a professional, respectful, and culturally responsive manner

Deep cultural confidence and ability to engage respectfully with families from diverse linguistic,cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Additional Working Conditions:

Driving to various locations across town

Work flexible hours to attend meetings/events that can occur throughout the day, including evenings and weekends.

Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds

Promote good public relations within the community

Education, Experience, License(s), and Certification

Bilingual or multilingual skills are strongly encouraged.

Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or WPS Board of Education may find appropriate

Background Check & Pre-Employment

CT Department of Children and Families background check.

State and national criminal history record check.

Documents necessary to complete the checks must be submitted within 10 days of hire. Work Year

This grant-funded position is part-time through June 30, 2026. Candidates must be flexible to schedule meetings throughout the day and evening as needed. The position will be up to but not to exceed 5 hours per week for hours worked.

Exempt/ Non-Exempt

Exempt

Affiliation

Unaffiliated

Evaluation

Evaluated by the Family and Early Childhood Coordinator

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Connecticut law, it is the policy of theWPS to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.