Early Childhood Educator

Job title: Early Childhood Educator & Community Resource Specialist
The West County First 5 Center offers free activities in San Pablo that help parents nurture and support their young children so they grow up healthy, happy, and learning. Our programs focus on early learning opportunities for children, child development, parent education and leadership, and connections to community resources. Classes are for children ages 0-5 years and their parents to participate together in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. Our participants are dedicated to their children’s potential to thrive, and our team is dedicated to partnering with parents on this journey. The Center values growing and learning together, cultivating empathy, and authentically serving the diverse community that we are a part of.
Benefits
Pay rate of $27/hr - $27.75/hr
16 paid BACR holidays
Up to 3 weeks vacation and additional sick time
Medical, dental, vision, mental health/wellness benefit, life insurance, hospital indemnity, flexible spending account (medical, dependent, transit), 403b program
Minimum Qualifications
2+ years of experience as an instructor or family support specialist in an early childhood or family center setting OR Bachelor’s/Associate degree in education, human services or related field
Must be able to work some evenings and weekends
Ability to develop warm and supportive relationships with young children, parents, and community members of diverse populations, including English language learners
Knowledge and/or experience of basic early childhood development principles and practices
Familiarity with/connections to diverse cultural communities of Richmond and San Pablo, including the Black and African American community
Knowledge of local community resources and/or ability to develop relationships with community partners
Ability to assess needs of families and children from diverse cultural backgrounds using reflective practice and other methods; including a trauma-informed/healing centered lens
Responsibilities
Create and provide a range of parent/child interactive classes such as infant playgroups; art, music, story times, early science and math for toddlers and preschoolers
Facilitate parent education classes and workshops, self-care activities, parent leadership and civic engagement activities
Conduct developmental screenings for children
Connect families with available community resources by providing information, referrals, education, presentations, workshops, advocacy, enrollment assistance, etc
Provide outreach and demonstration activities to enhance visibility of Center programming for Black and African American families
Participate in professional development opportunities in early childhood education best practices and family strengthening
Complete monthly program delivery and administrative responsibilities
The West County First 5 Center:
Supports attachment and bonding between parent and child
Increases child development awareness for parents to respond to their child’s needs & behavior
Provides fun and simple activities for parents to incorporate into their daily routines with their children
Encourages parents to follow their child’s lead in their self-expression, and observe their child to learn about their interests, needs, and what makes them unique!
Creates an environment that sparks creativity and nurtures learning in children, and builds community and leadership with parents
Links families with community resources
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.
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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.