CFCE Specialist

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