Early Childhood Playgroup Facilitator at SchoolSpring in Lynn, MA

Summary: Lynn Public Schools is a vibrant educational community serving approximately 17,000 students across various school sites. The Early Childhood Playgroup Facilitator is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate early learning experiences and fostering positive relationships between parents and their children. Responsibilities: - Collaborates with CFCE Team with the planning and facilitation of early childhood playgroups for infants, toddlers and preschoolers - Collaborates with Lynn Public Schools and other partner agencies - Plans a variety of developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate early learning activities and experiences - Creates an atmosphere in which the parents/guardians feel comfortable in participating - Respects the role of the parent as the child’s first and most important teacher - Maintains accurate records and sign in sheets - Outreach to families and community - Refer families to support services - Valid driver’s license and transportation preferred - Willingness to work nights and weekends on occasion for events and outreach - Has computer skills (basic typing, conferencing) - Assists families with the completion of the ASQ as needed - Attends any required or relevant trainings - Has some basic knowledge of child development and models for the parent appropriate behavioral expectations of young children - Has strong organization skills and uses time effectively - Performs duties as requested by the CFCE Coordinator Required Qualifications: - Early childhood experience - Collaborates with CFCE Team with the planning and facilitation of early childhood playgroups for infants, toddlers and preschoolers - Collaborates with Lynn Public Schools and other partner agencies - Plans a variety of developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate early learning activities and experiences - Creates an atmosphere in which the parents/guardians feel comfortable in participating - Respects the role of the parent as the child's first and most important teacher - Maintains accurate records and sign in sheets - Outreach to families and community - Refer families to support services - Has computer skills (basic typing, conferencing) - Assists families with the completion of the ASQ as needed - Attends any required or relevant trainings - Has some basic knowledge of child development and models for the parent appropriate behavioral expectations of young children - Has strong organization skills and uses time effectively - Performs duties as requested by the CFCE Coordinator - An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment Preferred Qualifications: - Urban experience preferred - Bilingual/biliterate preferred - Valid driver's license and transportation preferred Required Skills: Early childhood experience, Bilingual/biliterate, Child development knowledge, ASQ Ages, ASQ Stages Questionnaire