Group Facilitator, CFCE

SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL • Uxbridge, MA

8d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Playgroup Facilitator for Beginning Bridges CFCE provides outreach and support to all families with children ages birth through 6 years in Mendon, Upton, Northbridge and Uxbridge. Promotes early and family literacy, school readiness and healthy child development through parent/child groups, developmental & parent education workshops and resource/referral information. The program is funded by a Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

Requirements

• Experience working with parents and children birth to 6 years old in a group setting.
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment for culturally diverse families.
• Experience working with ethnically and economically diverse communities.
• Experience working with families with children with special needs.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with parents, children and staff.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with others.
• Ability to organize, operate independently and multi-task.
• Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation, and ability to meet insurance standards.
• Computer Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Physical exam upon hire and every two years after hire.
• First Aid Certification & Child CPR Certification.
• Proof of MMR or Titer upon hire.
• Successful background check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or Course work in early childhood and special education preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognize parents as their child’s first & primary teacher.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum with circle time music and reading for children (0-6 years).
• Integrate parent support and Strengthening Families Frameworks into playgroup routines.
• Engage and support parents, guardians, caregivers and children as they engage with the group.
• Maintain a positive, nurturing environment during every playgroup.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized learning environment.
• Maintain playgroup attendance records.
• Share the Ages & Stages Developmental Questionnaire and other developmental information with families.
• Provide and document resources and referrals to families as necessary.
• Encourage all children to play cooperatively and the involvement of families to strengthen the relationships between children, families and community.
• Work cooperatively in a team.
• Represent Beginning Bridges CFCE at Uxbridge Taft Early Learning Center Council meetings.
• Participate in professional development trainings and staff meetings.
• Adhere to SMOC policies and procedures.

Benefits

• All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

What This Job Offers

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