CFCE Specialist (Early Childhood) Northampton, MA, US Requisition ID
1448 Salary: \$22.00 Hourly Join our Early Childhood team as a CFCE
Specialist and take the lead in providing essential support and
engaging, early literacy-rich experiences to families with young
children (ages 0-5) in our community. We are looking for a dedicated
individual to manage and coordinate aspects of this critical program,
ensuring services are delivered effectively and in compliance with
professional standards and funding expectations. The work schedule
varies and may include evenings and weekends to meet family needs. What
you will do You will be the welcoming face and key resource for
families, directly providing weekly parent/child drop-in playgroups and
specialized early childhood events. Your primary focus will be to
strengthen parent-child relationships and foster children\'s early
development and kindergarten readiness skills. This involves: Planning
and leading developmentally appropriate activities Integrating early
literacy Conduct community outreach Provide families with resources and
referrals (including Welcome Baby visits) Support transitions like
entering kindergarten Additionally, you will be responsible for program
management tasks such as registering new families, collecting required
data (including assisting with ASQ screenings), completing monthly
reports, and overseeing communications like a newsletter/social media
outreach. What we are looking for We are seeking a candidate with an
Associate\'s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or
equivalent experience) and a minimum of two years of experience working
with parents and young children. You should possess basic knowledge of
child development, family dynamics, and pre/postpartum issues. Essential
skills include: Ability to establish rapport with diverse families with
empathy Work effectively independently and collaboratively as a team
player Utilize computer skills for Google documents, calendars, and
spreadsheets. Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights
and weekends Physically be able to actively lead groups for 1-2 hours,
move, sing, interact with children, and lift up to 40 pounds to maintain
a safe, engaging environment. If you are passionate about supporting
young families and creating a positive, nurturing environment where
children can thrive, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join
our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of parents and
their children!
