Child Development Partner

Community Services for Children•Allentown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Services for Children is seeking a Child Development Partner to join their Early Head Start Home Visitation Program team. This role focuses on providing individualized support to pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and their families, aiming to make a difference in the lives of at-risk families. The program has been recognized as a Program of Excellence. The organization is a large, well-established, high-performing entity in the Lehigh Valley, recognized as a Top Workplace multiple times. CSC is a leader in early childhood education, dedicated to preparing young children and their families for success. The company culture promotes a growth mindset and work/life balance, offering generous paid time off and comprehensive benefits. Newly hired staff will receive a $500 net monetary incentive upon completion of probation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology or related field.
Three years of experience working with infants and toddlers required.
Bilingual Arabic/English or Spanish/English a plus.
Valid driver’s license, full time use of a car, and the ability to transport families in private vehicle.
Ability to communicate, organize, and maintain records, and use technology.
Able to flex work hours to meet the needs of the program including working evenings and occasional Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Arabic/English or Spanish/English

Responsibilities

Deliver weekly comprehensive services to children and families in their homes.
Provide individualized education on prenatal and child development, parenting and promote a healthy family lifestyle.
Partner with parents to provide activities, experiences, and resources that support healthy births, children ready to learn, and stable families.
Provide bimonthly classroom experiences for children and parents to support positive interactions.
Promote parents as their child’s first and most important teacher.
Model and support positive, nurturing parent-child relationships.