Child Development Specialist – Bilingual in Spanish

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)•Vallejo, CA

6d•$25 - $27

About The Position

Title: Child Development Specialist – Bilingual in Spanish – Vallejo First 5 Center Benefits: Pay rate: $25 – $27 an hour based on experience Full Time 40 hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (Some evenings and weekends may be required occasionally with advance notice) Agency and Federal Holiday pay Employee Assistance Program Dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance Flexible Spending Account & commuter benefits Medical insurance (based on total weekly hours) Professional development opportunities Who You Are: You are a compassionate, community-focused professional with a strong foundation in early childhood development and a passion for supporting young children and their caregivers. You enjoy building trusting relationships with families and feel confident guiding conversations around child development in a respectful, culturally responsive way. You bring warmth, curiosity, and professionalism to your work, balancing direct family engagement with thoughtful documentation and coordination. You are comfortable working independently while also thriving as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. What You Bring: Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (relevant experience may substitute for education) Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development (ages 0–5) At least one year of professional experience conducting early intervention screenings using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE) Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to create engaging, creative, and developmentally appropriate activities for young children Proven ability to build effective relationships with children, parents/caregivers, colleagues, and community members from diverse backgrounds Comfort working with families around sensitive topics related to child development Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment Proficiency with modern office equipment and software, including computers and data systems Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly for setup and breakdown of childwatch materials and curated play experiences Administrative & Operational Strengths: Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through Comfortable with documentation, data entry, and maintaining confidential records Ability to enter, maintain, and review data for internal tracking and external auditing purposes Skilled in maintaining accurate ASQ files and progress reports Willingness to support general Center operations, including occasional front desk coverage and childcare support as part of a collaborative team Openness to ongoing learning, training, and professional development Preferred Experience: Classroom or group facilitation experience Experience leading developmental playgroups or parent education workshops Experience working in family-facing or community-based early childhood programs Key Responsibilities: Early Intervention & Developmental Screening: Conduct ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE developmental screenings with children and families Review results to identify children who may benefit from early intervention services and track developmental progress Discuss caregiver questions and concerns in a supportive, strengths-based manner Provide referrals to Center and county resources when appropriate Maintain accurate, confidential screening records and progress reports Program Implementation & Family Support: Lead developmental playgroups and hands-on activities that foster learning and growth Facilitate workshops and one-on-one coaching for parents on developmental milestones, positive parenting, and related topics (training provided) Create an inviting and enriching environment for children ages 0–5 to learn through play Engage caregivers in meaningful conversations about child development, offering guidance, encouragement, and resources Provide Spanish-language support, including translation and interpretation, as needed Coordination, Training & Collaboration: Receive training to administer Ages and Stages developmental screenings and conduct screenings each session Monitor and coordinate ASQ appointments for yourself and other staff Train and coach staff on ASQ screening procedures Plan and support occasional ASQ-focused events at the Center Attend professional development, trainings, and workshops to expand skills and knowledge Receive Community Health Worker (CHW) certification in alignment with CalAIM requirements to support family engagement, care coordination, and education services Collaborate with colleagues to ensure integrated, family-centered services Center & Team Support: Support general Center operations, including childwatch and front desk coverage as needed Help maintain a clean, organized, and program-ready environment Contribute as a flexible, collaborative team member to enhance the Center’s impact and community atmosphere Who We Are: The Vallejo First 5 Center, a program of Bay Area Community Resources, is the first and only free-standing community center of its kind in Solano County. The center offers free programs that help parents/caregivers nurture and support their young children so they grow up healthy, happy, and positioned for success. The program focuses on parent education, early learning opportunities, family literacy, and community resources. Classes are for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers to participate in together, in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. Local community partners are also stationed within the center on a rotational basis so our families gain access to services they need onsite. #hp About Us: Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year. BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status. Visit our website at www.bacr.org. Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location. ARE YOU EXTRAORDINARY? We put people at the center of everything we do. With a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, and life experiences we hire individuals within the community who are passionate about making a difference. When you join BACR, you join a team with leaders, doers, and big thinkers, who are committed to giving back to their community. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where there are opportunities for all, everyone feels like they belong, and different perspectives are valued. No matter what your experience is - you CAN make a difference! Thank you for your interest in a career at BACR! BACR’s mission is to promote the healthy development of individuals and families, encourage service and volunteerism, and help build community. We carry out our mission by (1) providing direct school- and community-based services, (2) connecting volunteers with opportunities to best serve their communities, and (3) building and strengthening all of the communities we serve so that community members and institutions can effect change. BACR and our staff are guided by a set of core values and beliefs that informs our approach to services, personnel recruitment, and professional development. Our annual program evaluations have consistently shown positive impacts, including improved youth development skills, school performance, and family functioning. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

Requirements

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written)
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (relevant experience may substitute for education)
Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development (ages 0–5)
At least one year of professional experience conducting early intervention screenings using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to create engaging, creative, and developmentally appropriate activities for young children
Proven ability to build effective relationships with children, parents/caregivers, colleagues, and community members from diverse backgrounds
Comfort working with families around sensitive topics related to child development
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment
Proficiency with modern office equipment and software, including computers and data systems
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly for setup and breakdown of childwatch materials and curated play experiences
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Comfortable with documentation, data entry, and maintaining confidential records
Ability to enter, maintain, and review data for internal tracking and external auditing purposes
Skilled in maintaining accurate ASQ files and progress reports
Willingness to support general Center operations, including occasional front desk coverage and childcare support as part of a collaborative team
Openness to ongoing learning, training, and professional development

Nice To Haves

Classroom or group facilitation experience
Experience leading developmental playgroups or parent education workshops
Experience working in family-facing or community-based early childhood programs

Responsibilities

Conduct ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE developmental screenings with children and families
Review results to identify children who may benefit from early intervention services and track developmental progress
Discuss caregiver questions and concerns in a supportive, strengths-based manner
Provide referrals to Center and county resources when appropriate
Maintain accurate, confidential screening records and progress reports
Lead developmental playgroups and hands-on activities that foster learning and growth
Facilitate workshops and one-on-one coaching for parents on developmental milestones, positive parenting, and related topics (training provided)
Create an inviting and enriching environment for children ages 0–5 to learn through play
Engage caregivers in meaningful conversations about child development, offering guidance, encouragement, and resources
Provide Spanish-language support, including translation and interpretation, as needed
Receive training to administer Ages and Stages developmental screenings and conduct screenings each session
Monitor and coordinate ASQ appointments for yourself and other staff
Train and coach staff on ASQ screening procedures
Plan and support occasional ASQ-focused events at the Center
Attend professional development, trainings, and workshops to expand skills and knowledge
Receive Community Health Worker (CHW) certification in alignment with CalAIM requirements to support family engagement, care coordination, and education services
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure integrated, family-centered services
Support general Center operations, including childwatch and front desk coverage as needed
Help maintain a clean, organized, and program-ready environment
Contribute as a flexible, collaborative team member to enhance the Center’s impact and community atmosphere