Parent Engagement Specialist - Head Start/Early Head Start Job at Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County
Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County Stamford, CT 06902
Summary
Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) is a leading non-profit, comprehensive family services program providing education and care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and support programs for parents. We offer a creative environment that places a high priority on team effort and dedication to our children.
Our Head Start Program is currently seeking applicants for a Parent Engagement Specialist.
Duties
Requirements
Applicants must be fluent in both English and Spanish, have a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or Psychology, with experience facilitating group activities and engaging families. Bachelor Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or Psychology preferred. Knowledge of children aged birth through five years preferred.
Nice To Haves
Benefits
About Us
Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) is a leading non-profit, comprehensive family services program providing education and care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and support programs for parents. We offer a creative environment that places a high priority on team effort and dedication to our children.
Our Head Start Program is currently seeking applicants for a Parent Engagement Specialist.
Duties
- Assists in planning, facilitating, and attending most parent orientations, parent meetings, parent education, parent activities, and family events.
- Actively encourages parents to participate in Parent Committee meetings, field trips, Policy Council, and classroom volunteering. Attends field trips and kindergarten round ups as appropriate to support families and classroom team.
- Advocates and collaborates with community agencies to support child, family, and agency outcomes.
- Maintains regular contact with children and families in the classroom settings.
- Assists Enrollment Specialist with the completion of enrollments as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Applicants must be fluent in both English and Spanish, have a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or Psychology, with experience facilitating group activities and engaging families. Bachelor Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or Psychology preferred. Knowledge of children aged birth through five years preferred.
Nice To Haves
- A passion to assist families from diverse, multicultural and at-risk backgrounds.
- Working knowledge of /experience with building relationships with families through learning and collaboration.
Benefits
- Generous Time Off: 3 weeks vacation and 12 sick days earned per year, 3 personal days
- Federal Holidays
- Week between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Weather related closings
- Medical/Dental/Life Insurance
- 401k with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance
- 6 days of Professional Development
- CPR, First Aid, OSHA and Medication Training
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About Us
Established in 1902, Childcare Learning Centers (CLC) is the second largest not-for-profit provider of Early Childhood Education in the State of Connecticut. CLC's vision is to enrich the community as the leader in early childhood development by providing comprehensive, high quality early childhood education and care programs for all families. Nearly a thousand children are served though its Early Head Start, Head Start, Child Development, and School Readiness programs throughout Stamford, CT. To learn more about Childcare Learning Centers please visit our website: http://www.clcfc.org
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