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Early Childhood Education Specialist

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Enlace Chicago Full time
Job Title: Early Childhood Pipeline Specialist

Enlace Chicago is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Early Childhood Pipeline Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Education Department, you will play a critical role in supporting the Little Village Education Collaborative (LVEC) Early Childhood Education working committee.

Job Summary:

The Early Childhood Pipeline Specialist will be responsible for streamlining the LVEC ECE outreach efforts through the implementation of a hyper-local outreach model. This will involve fostering cross-collaboration among and between the educational pipeline, strengthening partnerships between home-, center-, and school-based programs, and increasing community awareness of and access to early childhood education opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Inform and support early childhood education system alignment that addresses the Little Village Quality of Life Plan, early childhood education strategies, and goals.
  • Facilitate collaborative working meetings with Early Childhood Education partners and neighborhood Chicago Public Schools.
  • Support and supervise the Lead Parent Advocate.
  • Maintain a Little Village directory of early childhood education providers.
  • Participate in regular meetings with Little Village education partners coordinators/conveners and work to improve referral processes among collaboration members.
  • Improve data sharing and data analysis among stakeholders to create a data-informed plan to address specific systemic and programmatic gaps and inform areas of growth for ECE in the LV community.
  • Work in partnership with the Chicago City Colleges, ECE policy makers, and ECE providers to maximize the impact of their current resources.
  • In collaboration with the Associate Director of Education, submit timely reports to funders.
  • Nurture ongoing communication, collaboration, and coordination with the Education Team members, other Enlace's teams, and with the LVEC partners.
  • Maintain up-to-date data, research, policies, and regulations in the Early Childhood Education Field.
  • Support the communication of media-related sources and maintain regular communication with Early Childhood Education partners.
  • Sustain current partnerships and develop new partnerships with ECE practitioners.
  • In coordination with Associate Director of Education, participate in advocacy efforts to advance policy and system change.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with experience/passion for data analysis.
  • Knowledge and/or experience of participatory community approaches.
  • Experience in the early childhood education field.
  • Fully bilingual in English and Spanish; written and verbal required.
  • Experience working with Black and Brown, and immigrant communities.
  • Demonstrated commitment and ability to build relationships, work in collaborative fashion with multi-sector partners, education team, and cross collaboration with other teams in the organization.
  • Experience and comfort in facilitating meetings.
  • Experience in accessing and interpreting data.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-discipline in time management and in navigating multiple project sites and diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to use computer, Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, and Word programs.
  • High commitment to Diversity, Race, Equity, and Inclusion policies and Restorative Justice practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge and understanding with Little Village community history, assets, and challenges.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with the early childhood funding strains and its impact in making early childhood education more accessible to families in the Little Village Community.
Working Conditions/Demands:

Local travel involved. Ability to transport 15-20 lbs. of outreach material. Ability to work flexible hours occasionally on evenings and weekends.

Compensation:

Salary based on experience; comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance, 403b retirement options, and generous paid time off.

Enlace Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Additional Requirements: Enlace Chicago staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approved medical exemption is obtained, weekly testing is required.