Job Title:  Parent Ambassador & Learning Support Partner (2 Openings)

Location: Overbrook Early Learning Center

About the Role:  The Parent Ambassador is a trusted community member who helps connect families with local early childhood programs and services. As a parent leader, the Parent Ambassador will build relationships with families, share important information, and ensure parent voices are reflected in the design and implementation of the Local Governance Partner (LGP) work. 

• Community Outreach and Engagement: Build connections with families in East Haven to raise awareness about Early Start CT programs and other local services.

• Trusted Messenger: Share accurate, timely, and culturally respectful information with parents and caregivers.

• Parent Voice and Advocacy: Gather input and feedback from families on early childhood experiences in East Haven and report the information back to the LGP.

• Support Events and Meetings: Attend and assist with family-focused events, focus groups, or meetings hosted by the LGP or partner organizations.

• Collaborate with LGP and Partners: Work closely with the LGP team to promote family-centered strategies and equitable service delivery.

• Resource Navigation: Help parents understand and access child care, health, education, and other supports in the community.

• Monthly Reporting: Provide brief monthly updates to the LGP on outreach activities, family needs, and success stories on a provided tracking form.
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work independently and respectfully with diverse families.

• Must be able to engage with the public to communicate program services and make referrals to community services.

• Familiarity with early childhood services is a plus.

• Must be a parent or caregiver with experience in early childhood programs and services in the East Haven community.

• Must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.

• Must be able to work nights and weekends with advanced notice.

• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals belonging to historically marginalized groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Our hiring process is designed to ensure fairness, impartiality, and equal opportunities for all qualified applicants.

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a culturally responsive environment. We conform to the spirit of and the letter of local policy, applicable laws and regulations, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil Rights Act of 1987,  the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA).