Parent Child Plus Early Learning Specialist

Peabody Public Schools • Peabody, MA

45d • $25

About The Position

Grant Funded position Visits with assigned families, virtually and/ or in their homes, on a twice weekly basis, demonstrating reading, play, and verbal interaction behaviors with toddler and preschool children and their parents or primary caretakers. Completes required paperwork on a weekly basis, including preparing written anecdotal reports on each visit and conducting regular child development and parent-child interaction assessments. Keeps all family information confidential except as required by law.

Requirements

• Early Childhood Degree or equivalent
• Warmth and patience in dealing with toddlers and families.
• Enjoys working independently and carrying out work responsibilities without daily supervision.
• Non-judgmental attitude toward families and other staff.
• Is flexible in the home setting, can respond to a variety of circumstances as they occur, and shows good judgment in seeking support and guidance when needed.
• Interested in learning about the model and in being a life-long learner.
• Knows the community they will be working in.
• Experience working with young children and parents and with community-based organizations.
• Shares a language, life experiences, cultural, and community match with the families with whom they will be working.

Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in weekly supervisory and training (minimum two-hour) staff meetings.
• Visits with assigned families, virtually and/ or in their homes, on a twice weekly basis, demonstrating reading, play, and verbal interaction behaviors with toddler and preschool children and their parents or primary caretakers.
• Completes required paperwork on a weekly basis, including preparing written anecdotal reports on each visit and conducting regular child development and parent-child interaction assessments.
• Keeps all family information confidential except as required by law.
• Perform other duties deemed necessary to support program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees