Community Educator

CONNECTIONS FOR KIDS•Kennebunk, ME

22h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Kids Free To Grow is the Child Abuse and Prevention Council for York County that focuses on preventing child abuse and neglect by empowering families and children throughout southern Maine. We are a sister company to Connections for Kids and provide a supportive environment which is invested in the growth and advancement of our employees. We are seeking amazing individuals to join our Community Education team who want to positively impact the lives of Maine children and families! As a Community Educator for Kids Free to Grow, you will develop and implement a priority plan for parent education programming throughout York County. You will attend and work with community partners, schools and community child care providers to deliver high quality evidenced based parenting curriculums. Additionally, you will attend events and do outreach when needed for a strong community collaboration. We invest in our employees by offering the following: Full time schedule, 40 hours per week Competitive Pay at $20.00 per hour Excellent Benefits with no waiting period If you... Have a completed Bachelor's Degree (required), Have had two years experience working with parents and children, Are familiar with child abuse prevention, Possess a valid drivers license and proof of auto insurance, Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, Value deadlines, Are positive and possess a strong work ethic, .....then you are our ideal candidate! Our top tier benefits package includes: We offer competitive pay at $20.00 per hour Medical Dental Vision Retirement plan with matched contributions after a year Participation in the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Flexible schedule A host of discounts to area businesses such as an 18% discount for Verizon Discounted pet insurance Short term disability Employer-paid Long term disability Employer-paid Life Insurance Additionally, because of the importance of a work-life balance, our generous time off package totals 34 paid days off in your first year which increases with longevity! If you’d like to be part of our amazing KFTG team, submit your cover letter and resume today! Location: This position has an office located in Kennebunk, ME with community outreach throughout York County. Travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Two years experience working with parents and children
Familiar with child abuse prevention
Possess a valid drivers license and proof of auto insurance
Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Value deadlines
Are positive and possess a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a priority plan for parent education programming throughout York County.
Attend and work with community partners, schools and community child care providers to deliver high quality evidenced based parenting curriculums.
Attend events and do outreach when needed for a strong community collaboration.