Early Childhood Playgroup Facilitator

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

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About The Position

The Early Childhood Playgroup Facilitator position is under the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant. The Playgroup Facilitator’s primary responsibility is to provide developmentally appropriate, early learning and early literacy rich experiences, including playgroups for young children (ages 0-6). Their role is to enhance and foster positive relationships between parents and their children; and to collaborate with partner agencies such as libraries, public preschools, early intervention, EEC licensed early education and care programs, WIC and food pantries. Responsibilities may also include providing attending relevant trainings community outreach, participating in CFCE team or council meetings, and providing families with resources and information on early learning and development, parenting and on local community resources. Lynn Public Schools CFCE program provides services to families and children in Lynn, Nahant, and Saugus.

Requirements

• Early childhood experience
• Has computer skills (basic typing, conferencing)
• Assists families with the completion of the ASQ as needed.
• Attends any required or relevant trainings
• Has some basic knowledge of child development and models for the parent appropriate behavioral expectations of young children.
• Has strong organization skills and uses time effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Urban experience preferred
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred
• Valid driver’s license and transportation preferred
• Willingness to work nights and weekends on occasion for events and outreach

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with CFCE Team with the planning and facilitation of early childhood playgroups for infants, toddlers and preschoolers
• Collaborates with Lynn Public Schools and other partner agencies
• Plans a variety of developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate early learning activities and experiences
• Creates an atmosphere in which the parents/guardians feel comfortable in participating.
• Respects the role of the parent as the child’s first and most important teacher.
• Maintains accurate records and sign in sheets
• Outreach to families and community
• Refer families to support services
• Performs duties as requested by the CFCE Coordinator

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed