Child Educator

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES • Patterson, CA

3d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitate child education and support groups. Responsible for day-to-day program activities.

Requirements

• Minimum 24 college units in early childhood education, child development, or a related field
• 2–3 years of experience working with children ages 0–5 in a childcare or educational setting.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish required. Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish, fluently.
• Experience in class facilitation, case management, and program coordination.
• Experience and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of organizations and with people of all ages, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience with organizing class activities, and workshops.
• Knowledge of public health, social services, nonprofit operations & local resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in office software (Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to travel for community engagement and events.
• Pass agency paid criminal justice screening including fingerprints.
• Pass agency paid TB (Tuberculosis) screening.
• Pass agency paid health screening and/or drug testing, if required.
• Valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance coverage.
• Pass agency paid MVR clearance with no more than 2 points - if you are under the age of 25 our insurance company will not allow any points.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison to build relationships with partners, local organizations, businesses, educators, and healthcare providers to promote services and assist families.
• Schedules and facilitates daily child educational groups.
• Provides children’s activities and childcare services during parent education groups
• Develops and implements age-appropriate educational activities.
• Creates a safe, engaging, and structured learning environment.
• Supports children's interpersonal skills, communication, and emotional well-being.
• Assesses and adapts teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
• Facilitates play-based learning and hands-on activities.
• Partners with parents, caregivers, and local organizations to enhance children's education.
• Participates in program outreach events.
• Provides support to parents, offers resource connections, and coordinates referrals.
• Maintains statistical records, case files, program forms, and required reports.
• Addresses challenges and adjusts strategies as needed.
• Provides individual and group activities.
• Organizes interactive sessions to strengthen family bonds.
• Executes assigned initiatives
• Participates in required program training and certification, as needed.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned to support teamwork and operational success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level