Temporary Community Learning Specialist (CLS)
About The Position
Tandem, Partners in Early Learning is hiring for a Temporary Community Learning Specialist (CLS). We are seeking a Community Learning Specialist to provide temporary coverage for a maternity leave for approximately 4 months, starting April 13th through August 28th, 2026. This position has the potential to become permanent based on organizational needs and program funding opportunities. Reporting to the Alameda County Program Supervisor, this role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the StoryCyles program and will also provide support to the Early Learning Everywhere programs for the Alameda team. The CLS will manage a caseload of classrooms, facilitate workshops for families and educators, lead Read Aloud demonstrations for children, and build relationships with early childhood educators and family-serving organizations across Alameda county. Additionally, the CLS will participate in organization-wide learning and collaboration, and will represent Tandem at community events and literacy fairs in Alameda County.
Requirements
- Committed to social justice and education
- Knowledgeable about early childhood education
- Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish
- Interested in building strong relationships with diverse communities of children and families
- Knowledgeable in facilitating workshops, speaking publicly, or teaching adults in formal or informal settings
- Interested in building strong relationships with diverse communities of children and families
- Able to prioritize tasks, juggle competing demands and take initiative on independent projects
- Proficient with MS-Office (e.g., Word, PPT), Google Workspace tools (e.g., Doc, Sheets, Slides), and Zoom
- Willing and able to learn new software and online platforms (training will be provided)
- Holding a current and valid California Driver’s License, insurable driving record, and access to an insured vehicle (mileage and parking reimbursement will be provided by Tandem
- Possessing a clear background history with no barriers to working with children
- Up-to-date immunizations (specifically COVID-19, Measles and Pertussis, as well as annual flu vaccinations, and TB screenings every 4 years)
- Ability to clearly deliver program content
- Ability to operate a computer to create and update documents
- Ability to sit/stand for duration of 8-hour shift
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and navigate roads
- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of classrooms
- Facilitate workshops for families and educators
- Lead Read Aloud demonstrations for children
- Build relationships with early childhood educators and family-serving organizations across Alameda county
- Participate in organization-wide learning and collaboration
- Represent Tandem at community events and literacy fairs in Alameda County
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
