Early Learning Specialist

Atlantic Street Center•Seattle, WA

46d•$0 - $22

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Early Learning Coordinator, the Early Learning Specialist provides home-based early learning services to children and families. The role supports positive parent-child interactions, early literacy development, and school readiness through relationship-based engagement and culturally responsive practices. The position contributes to program outcomes by delivering services, maintaining documentation, and supporting family engagement in alignment with agency and program standards. The Early Learning Specialist provides services and models interactions that support early literacy and language development, monitors family engagement and child development progress, and adapts services to family needs. The role maintains program materials and required records, supports data reporting and accountability, and collaborates with internal teams and external partners to provide holistic services for families. The position also completes administrative tasks and participates in meetings, supervision, and program activities. Work requires travel to client homes and community locations, use of a personal vehicle, a flexible schedule that may include occasional evenings, and physical activities including walking, bending, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience working with young children and families.
Knowledge of early childhood development and family engagement practices.
Ability to support and model positive parent-child interactions.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build trust and maintain strong relationships with families.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and cultural communities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and data systems.
Ability to travel to and access client homes and community locations.
Personal vehicle required.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, bending, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Experience in nonprofit or community-based settings.
Experience supporting children and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Provide home-based early learning services to families in alignment with program goals and evidence-based practices.
Support and model positive parent-child interactions to promote early literacy, language development, and early childhood development outcomes.
Encourage parent engagement and confidence in parents’ roles as their children’s primary educators.
Monitor family engagement and child development progress, adjusting approaches to meet family needs.
Maintain responsibility for program materials and ensure appropriate use during service delivery.
Collaborate with team members to support program implementation and service consistency.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of family engagement, activities, and outcomes.
Complete required reports and data entry in accordance with program and agency standards.
Support data tracking and reporting for program accountability and continuous improvement.
Support Early Learning program goals, outcomes, and contractual requirements.
Coordinate and consult with internal teams and external partners as needed.
Contribute to cross-program collaboration to support holistic services for families.
Complete administrative tasks, including timesheets, expense reports, and required documentation, in a timely manner.
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and program activities to support service quality.
Maintain compliance with program requirements, agency policies, and confidentiality standards.
Demonstrate alignment with ASC values, policies, and practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.