Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County - Riviera Beach, FL
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. strives to ensure that children and their families have access to high-quality, affordable early learning programs and services in our community. We are a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building a community-wide commitment to ensure every child is ready to succeed in school and life through comprehensive, high-quality early learning environments. This position is responsible for carrying out family engagement efforts for the Quality Supports department. The Family Engagement/Training Specialist will assist to ensure community awareness, implement parenting education as well as offer coaching support to providers with family engagement strategies and other developmentally appropriate practices. A candidate who is bilingual and able to read, write and speak in English and Spanish or Creole proficiently is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a monthly calendar of activities.
- Plans and organizes appropriate Parent /Community meetings and events.
- Plan and implement parenting workshops and trainings.
- Provide technical assistance/coaching to childcare providers supporting them with family engagement strategies as well as practice based coaching strategies.
- Participate in different outreach events across the Palm Beach County area.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year College or university in human services or related field, required.
- One year of experience working in early care and education, community outreach or technical assistance.
- At least one year of experience in delivering training, educational or outreach events or similar.
- Become certified in Practice Based Coaching model within the first year of hire and maintain certification annually.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish or Creole.
Benefits
- Full-time position with business hours Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
- Pay rate up to $22.11 per hour commensurate with experience.
