Early Learning Specialist - Home-based Day Cares

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County•Syracuse, NY

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

Help shape brighter futures for young children and the caregivers who support them. Join our early childhood team as an Early Learning Specialist with ParentChild+, where you'll partner with home-based child care providers to create engaging, nurturing learning environments for preschool-aged children. Through coaching, mentoring, and family engagement, you'll help strengthen early learning opportunities and connect providers and families to valuable community resources.

Requirements

Background in early childhood education, family engagement, or a related field through education and/or experience.
Valid NYS Driver’s License with reliable transportation for travel throughout Onondaga County.
Moderate computer literacy and attention to detail.
Ability to conduct visits in home-based child care settings which may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals.

Nice To Haves

Passionate about early childhood development and supporting families.
Comfortable building relationships and coaching adult learners.
Committed to strengths-based, culturally responsive practices.
Strong communicator who can work independently and as part of a team.
Organized, tech-savvy, and able to document services accurately.

Responsibilities

Coach and support home-based child care providers in fostering children's early development and school readiness.
Model effective early learning strategies and share child development knowledge.
Encourage family engagement and utilize developmental screening tools to support children's growth.
Build relationships with community partners and connect families to helpful resources.
Participate in outreach, networking, training, and team collaboration.