Early Childhood Advocate
About The Position
Door of Hope, a Christian nonprofit that empowers families facing homelessness, is hiring an Early Childhood Advocate to support children ages 1–4. The role creates a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment where children can learn, explore, build relationships, and thrive. Through play-based learning, responsive caregiving, and intentional interactions, the advocate supports children’s emotional, social, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development. The position is 20.5 hours per week: Mondays from 1:30–8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays through Thursdays from 4:00–8:30 p.m., with some flexibility. Occasional weekends are required. Expected compensation is $21.75–$25.75 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include accrued paid vacation and sick time and a 403(b) with a 3% dollar-for-dollar match.
Requirements
- Experience working with young children, particularly ages 1–4.
- Valid driver’s license and at least two years of driving experience.
- Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds.
- Basic Microsoft Office and computer skills.
- Strong communication, organization, initiative, patience, and follow-through.
- Commitment to Door of Hope’s Christian mission and organizational values.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of early childhood development and positive behavior guidance.
- Experience in childcare, preschool, or early childhood education.
- Experience with children and families impacted by trauma or housing instability.
- A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, social work, psychology, education, or a related field, in progress or completed.
- Bilingual Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, responsive care in a safe, nurturing environment for children ages 1–4.
- Plan and facilitate play-based activities that support language, motor skills, sensory exploration, creativity, early learning, and social-emotional development.
- Support emotional regulation, peer interactions, and transitions through positive, developmentally appropriate guidance and consistent routines.
- Observe children’s strengths and needs and communicate relevant updates to parents and program leadership.
- Follow child safety, supervision, hygiene, and organizational policies.
- Build welcoming, trusting relationships with parents, residents, team members, and volunteers.
- Communicate with parents about children’s experiences and partner with the team to support their development.
- Prepare enrichment materials and maintain clean, safe, organized classrooms, toys, and supplies.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including attendance, calendars, permission forms, and supply lists.
- Provide guidance to volunteers on appropriate interactions with young children.
- Pick up donations, support relevant community resources, and assist with family events, including the Annual Toy Drive, Summer Festival, and Christmas Party.
- Support other Children & Youth program needs and perform additional duties as needed.
Benefits
- Paid vacation accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
- Paid sick accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
- 403(b) with a 3% dollar-for-dollar match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
