Early Childhood Community Facilitator (Starts at $27.20 per hour)

Omaha Public Schools • Omaha, NE

398d • $56,576 - $56,576

About The Position

The Early Childhood Community Facilitator (ECCF) at Omaha Public Schools is a grant-funded position aimed at enhancing access and quality in early care and education for families in the Castelar neighborhood. The ECCF will coordinate community-based efforts for children from birth to five years old, fostering collaboration among local childcare providers and families to improve educational engagement and service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Early Childhood Development, or related field
• Minimum of three years' experience in a school setting, preferably in early childhood or childcare
• Experience in meeting the needs of early childhood and community providers
• Knowledge of community resources for families in need
• Ability to work with sensitive family situations professionally
• Experience working in culturally diverse communities
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in program development and management
• Proficient in oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families
• Demonstrated proficiency in English and preferably Spanish
• Knowledge of district computer software

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience in early childhood education
• Familiarity with community service coordination

Responsibilities

• Work a flexible schedule to meet community needs
• Assist families and community childcare providers in overcoming barriers to educational engagement
• Collaborate with community childcare providers to offer support and professional development
• Collect data and compile reports for community and district use
• Coordinate student and family recruitment and outreach to childcare providers
• Plan opportunities for parent involvement in family activities
• Collaborate with district stakeholders and service areas
• Facilitate community meetings and engagement activities
• Build trusting relationships with community partners and families
• Help families access early childhood programming in Omaha
• Develop and distribute informational materials for families
• Create a referral network of local community resources
• Engage in team meetings to gain insights on Early Childhood Programs
• Establish relationships with community service providers to meet family needs
• Prepare and submit reports on home visits and parent contacts
• Identify solutions to service gaps and explore program expansion opportunities

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full-time position with 40 hours per week
• 12-month work schedule
• Non-exempt position under FLSA guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees