Early Learning Specialist--Northern Berkshires presso Child Care of the Berkshires Inc
Child Care of the Berkshires Inc · North Adams, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Junior
- Ufficio in North Adams
Description
SEEKING: We are seeking an Early Learning Specialist for our Northern Berkshires location
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The ParentChild+ Program at Child Care of the Berkshires is a home visiting program. Early Learning Specialists bring books and toys to read, play and do fun activities for parents and their toddlers/preschoolers, to promote school-readiness skills. Early Learning Specialists make a difference by building the parent-child bond, helping children learn through play, and connecting families with community supports to help them thrive.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Early Learning Specialist has an assigned caseload of families with young children, ages 18 months-4 years old. S/he will promote early literacy in the families’ homes by modeling and encouraging nurturing conversation, reading and learning through play. S/he will plan activities using books and toys as the curriculum. S/he will travel to families’ homes to provide the program. S/he will document all home visits. S/he will be supported at weekly staff meetings and monthly supervision.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
· A high school diploma/GED and experience working with families.
· Ability to establish supportive, non-judgmental rapport with others; must demonstrate good listening and speaking skills.
· Parenting or childcare experience and understanding of child development strongly preferred.
· Positive attitude, understanding and commitment to “Strengthening Families” philosophy and family support principles
· Ability to create activities to extend learning using provided books and toys.
· Ability to structure time and responsibilities independently.
· Ability to work with families from a variety of backgrounds.
· Must successfully complete the CORI process
SCHEDULE: This is a part-time position. Based on the number of assigned families, we anticipate this position being a 20-26 hours per week position.
SALARY RANGE: $19.00/hour. Benefits include vision and dental insurance, sick and vacation time as well as paid holidays, paid closure days, and retirement plan.
