Early Childhood Education Specialist

International Rescue Committee•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Childhood Education Specialist supports the implementation of early childhood and family-focused programming that promotes school readiness, family engagement, access to services, and positive outcomes for young children. This role works closely with families, childcare providers, educators, and community partners to strengthen early learning opportunities and support client success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, education, social work, psychology, or a related field preferred.
Minimum two years of experience in early childhood education, human services, or a related field preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and build positive relationships with families, community partners, and colleagues.
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Fluent in English; bilingual ability in a language spoken by the local refugee population preferred.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, active insurance, and eligibility to obtain a Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities

Implement early childhood education programming that promotes childcare access, school readiness, and family well-being.
Assist families with accessing childcare assistance and enrolling in childcare services while identifying and addressing barriers to participation.
Connect families with early learning opportunities, including Head Start, Early Head Start, preschool programs, and age-appropriate English Language Learning (ELL) services.
Facilitate orientations and educational activities related to local resources, school systems, child welfare laws, parenting, and community integration.
Support positive parent-child interactions and empower families through peer support, social groups, and parent education activities.
Collaborate with childcare providers, educators, and community partners to support school readiness, English language learning, and family engagement.
Provide cultural competency training and culturally responsive resources to childcare providers.
Participate in outreach and recruitment activities to increase awareness of program services.
Verify participant eligibility and maintain accurate intake documentation, service plans, and client records.
Collect client feedback and contribute to continuous program improvement.
Ensure compliance with grant requirements, reporting standards, and agency policies, including client confidentiality.
Collaborate with colleagues across departments to provide coordinated, strengths-based services to clients.
Participate in meetings, trainings, and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

10 paid sick leave
10 U.S. holidays
20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure
medical insurance starting at $163/month
dental starting at $6.50/month
vision starting at $5/month
flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting)
disability and life insurance
an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.