Early Learning Specialist en Lynn Public Schools

Coordinated Community and Family Engagement Early Learning Specialist

Part Time: Up to 20 hours 

Salary: Starting  $18 - $20 an hour 

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city’s international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School 
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness Shared Responsibility Collaborative Relationships High Expectations Inspiring Life-Long Learning Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Home Visitor or willing to be trained 
• Early childhood experience 
• Bilingual/biliterate 

JOB DETAILS

 The Parent Child + (PC+) Early Learning Specialist, visits toddler and young preschool homes with books and educational toys on a twice-weekly basis to engage families and their young children in positive interactions to facilitate learning. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visits assigned families twice a week, for thirty minutes each visit. Communicates and collaborates with family as needed for scheduling visits.
• Brings a new book or toy with guide sheet during the introductory visit, which the family gets to keep.
• Facilitates appropriate ways for parent/caregiver to verbally interact with child using the toy or book.
• Reviews the book or toy during the second visit. Collaborates with family on additional ideas. This is called the review visit.
• Creates an atmosphere in which the parent/caregiver feels comfortable in participating.
• Respects the role of the parent/caregiver as the child’s first and most important teacher.
• Uses linguistic and cultural responsiveness to strengthen child and family relationships to improve outcomes of parent-child engagement and child school readiness.
• Ensure a foundation of inclusion and belonging and establish a culture and sustained practice of shared accountability for the implementation of the National ParentChild+ program for positive family and child outcomes.

In addition, the Early Learning Specialist (ELS):

• Writes a Home Visit record for each home visit which includes descriptions of what the ELS did, what the parent/caregiver and child did, and interactions between parent/caregiver and child.
• Keeps paperwork up to date, organizes and submits reports and timesheets within required timelines. These include but are not limited to: CBT/PACT and/or ASQ-3, ASQ SE-2, PIEL (beginning, mid and end of year), ASQ consents and questionnaires, home visit records, VISM sign out forms (ELS & participant), end of year evaluations. Enters and updates schedule of visits in Daisy database.
• Assists families with the completion of the ASQ/PIEL as needed.
• Attends the weekly staff meeting led by the PC+ Coordinator and contributes to discussions.
• Attends any required or relevant trainings and participates in the End of Year Graduation.
• Learns techniques for using toys and books to increase verbal interaction between parent/caregiver and child.
• Shows responsibility for the toys and books issued by signing out books and toys.
• Is supportive of other Early Learning Specialists and is constructive when offering advice to others on staff.
• Respects the privacy of all the families. Maintains the confidentiality of all families enrolled in PC+. Shows good judgement in the discussion of sensitive family issues at staff meetings and personal conferences with the Coordinator.
• Maintains a non-judgmental attitude toward program families.
• Has some basic knowledge of child development and models for the parent/caregiver appropriate behavioral expectations of two, three and four year old children.
• Exhibits flexibility when working with young children and family members in the home setting.
• Works independently and responsibly.
• Refers any outside inquiries to Program Coordinator.
• Knows to have fun within the context of the program!

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).  All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy 

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable.  Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.