Program Assistant – Bilingual in Spanish – Vallejo First 5 Center

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)•Vallejo, CA

5d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Title: Program Assistant – Bilingual in Spanish – Vallejo First 5 Center Benefits: Pay rate: $20 – $22 an hour based on experience Full Time 36 hours: Tuesday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm & Saturday 8:30am–12:30pm Agency and Federal Holiday pay Employee Assistance Program Dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance Flexible Spending Account & commuter benefits Medical insurance (based on total weekly hours) Professional development opportunities Who You Are: You are a community-minded, bilingual professional who enjoys supporting children, families, and programs in a welcoming, organized environment. You bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a strong sense of responsibility to your work. You enjoy balancing hands-on engagement with families and children while also supporting the behind-the-scenes administrative needs that keep the Center running smoothly. You are confident working independently when needed, particularly in supporting Center operations on Saturdays, while remaining a strong and collaborative team member. What You Bring: Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) A passion for serving families and diverse communities Strong verbal and written communication skills Comfort working with young children and families Excellent customer service skills and a warm, welcoming presence Ability to build effective relationships with children, parents/caregivers, colleagues, and community members Curiosity, openness to learning, and a desire to grow professionally Ability to work independently, multitask, and collaborate as part of a team Administrative & Operational Strengths: Highly organized with attention to detail, logistics, and operations Strong typing skills and proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.) Comfortable with clerical tasks, phone calls, and data entry Able to help maintain a clean, organized, and program-ready Center Able to lift 25 pounds regularly for setup and breakdown of childwatch and play area materials Capable of independently managing administrative support on Saturdays, including front desk coverage and routine Center operations Willingness to share insights and feedback to support continuous improvement and innovation Preferred Experience: Early Childhood Education (ECE) units and/or experience in a childcare setting Experience with data entry Experience supporting family-facing or community-based programs Key Responsibilities: Program & Administrative Support Report to and collaborate with the Program Administrator Support the Center with programmatic and administrative tasks Handle phone calls and miscellaneous clerical duties Assist with new family center tours, participant registration and placement into appropriate programming Help ensure the Center is presentable, organized, and fully equipped for programming Support general Center duties as part of a collaborative team Help create marketing materials for events and classes Family Engagement & Communication Serve as the warm and welcoming presence for new and returning families Provide interpretation for Spanish-speaking families and staff Translate materials between English and Spanish Coordinate and provide interpretation for workshops and classes as needed Program & Play Space Support Coordinate and lead designated open play space activities Create engaging, dynamic programming experiences for children and families Provide childwatch during designated times when parents are participating in adult-only programming Implement a class each session after receiving training Outreach, Events & Training Support outreach opportunities and community engagement efforts Receive training to administer Ages and Stages developmental screenings and conduct screenings each session Receive Community Health Worker (CHW) certification in alignment with CalAIM requirements to support family engagement, care coordination, and education services Coordinate and manage Parent Volunteers to support Center programming Support events and Center visits as needed Who We Are: The Vallejo First 5 Center, a program of Bay Area Community Resources, is the first and only free-standing community center of its kind in Solano County. The center offers free programs that help parents/caregivers nurture and support their young children so they grow up healthy, happy, and positioned for success. The program focuses on parent education, early learning opportunities, family literacy, and community resources. Classes are for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers to participate in together, in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. Local community partners are also stationed within the center on a rotational basis so our families gain access to services they need onsite. About Us: Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year. BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status. Visit our website at www.bacr.org. Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location. About Us: Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year. BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status. Visit our website at www.bacr.org. Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location. ARE YOU EXTRAORDINARY? We put people at the center of everything we do. With a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, and life experiences we hire individuals within the community who are passionate about making a difference. When you join BACR, you join a team with leaders, doers, and big thinkers, who are committed to giving back to their community. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where there are opportunities for all, everyone feels like they belong, and different perspectives are valued. No matter what your experience is - you CAN make a difference! Thank you for your interest in a career at BACR! BACR’s mission is to promote the healthy development of individuals and families, encourage service and volunteerism, and help build community. We carry out our mission by (1) providing direct school- and community-based services, (2) connecting volunteers with opportunities to best serve their communities, and (3) building and strengthening all of the communities we serve so that community members and institutions can effect change. BACR and our staff are guided by a set of core values and beliefs that informs our approach to services, personnel recruitment, and professional development. Our annual program evaluations have consistently shown positive impacts, including improved youth development skills, school performance, and family functioning. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

Requirements

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written)
A passion for serving families and diverse communities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfort working with young children and families
Excellent customer service skills and a warm, welcoming presence
Ability to build effective relationships with children, parents/caregivers, colleagues, and community members
Curiosity, openness to learning, and a desire to grow professionally
Ability to work independently, multitask, and collaborate as part of a team
Highly organized with attention to detail, logistics, and operations
Strong typing skills and proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.)
Comfortable with clerical tasks, phone calls, and data entry
Able to help maintain a clean, organized, and program-ready Center
Able to lift 25 pounds regularly for setup and breakdown of childwatch and play area materials
Capable of independently managing administrative support on Saturdays, including front desk coverage and routine Center operations
Willingness to share insights and feedback to support continuous improvement and innovation

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Education (ECE) units and/or experience in a childcare setting
Experience with data entry
Experience supporting family-facing or community-based programs

Responsibilities

Report to and collaborate with the Program Administrator
Support the Center with programmatic and administrative tasks
Handle phone calls and miscellaneous clerical duties
Assist with new family center tours, participant registration and placement into appropriate programming
Help ensure the Center is presentable, organized, and fully equipped for programming
Support general Center duties as part of a collaborative team
Help create marketing materials for events and classes
Serve as the warm and welcoming presence for new and returning families
Provide interpretation for Spanish-speaking families and staff
Translate materials between English and Spanish
Coordinate and provide interpretation for workshops and classes as needed
Coordinate and lead designated open play space activities
Create engaging, dynamic programming experiences for children and families
Provide childwatch during designated times when parents are participating in adult-only programming
Implement a class each session after receiving training
Support outreach opportunities and community engagement efforts
Receive training to administer Ages and Stages developmental screenings and conduct screenings each session
Receive Community Health Worker (CHW) certification in alignment with CalAIM requirements to support family engagement, care coordination, and education services
Coordinate and manage Parent Volunteers to support Center programming
Support events and Center visits as needed