Parenting Program Parent Educator - Bilingual

Company: Mile High Early Learning
Location: Denver
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Description:
Type: Full-TimePay range: $15.00 to $22.50 per hour (pay rate depends on qualification and experience)Bonus: Signing bonus eligibleThe primary goal of the Bilingual Parenting Program Educator/Facilitator is to facilitate the Babies Ready for College's (BRFC), Next Step Play & Learn Group (PLG) and Short & Sweet Book Club for primarily Spanish speaking groups. The mission of these three programs is to prepare children for school success and long-term student achievement through working with Family, Friend, and Neighbor providers and parents. The responsibility of the Facilitator is to model, coach, and provide information to parents/caregivers on how to support children's development. There will be both remote and in-person sessions. The right candidate will be comfortable working both methods.Work Environment:Mile High Early Learning is a premier provider of early care and education for children 6 weeks to five years focused on growing great young minds and preparing them for kindergarten and the world using a Montessori inspired curriculum approach.Consider joining a learning organization that is as focused on growing great teachers and family-oriented professionals as we are on providing a high quality educational experience for our students and comprehensive services to our families. Mile High Early Learning invests in our staff with on-going professional development including college courses, certifications, conferences and workshops. We regularly bring national experts to Denver to provide our staff with current and relevant learning opportunities not available elsewhere. Our Professional Development programs include semi-annual Child Development Associate certification trainings, annual Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood training, a Bachelors Residency program, and our MA in Learning, Developmental and Family Sciences program in collaboration with the University of Colorado at Denver.Mile High Early Learning is seeking candidates who are committed to educational equity, anti-racism, and willing to engage in the hard work it takes to bring positive, impactful change. As an inclusive, learning-centered organization, we embrace innovation, assessment, and reflection to continuously improve.We are always looking to add thoughtful, energetic, honest, positive, and creative people to our team. Negative people, gossipers, and whiners need not apply. Must be an outstanding communicator and rapport-builder with parents.Responsibilities include for the Parenting Program Parent Educator:Facilitate BRFC, Next Steps, PLG, and Short & Sweet Book Clubs by modeling appropriate developmental practices and activities in English and/or SpanishProvide information to parents/caregivers on how to support children's development with the goal of having parents understand their role in preparing children for school successAssess children using the Ages and Stages QuestionnaireObserve, collect document, and assess young children using Teaching Strategies GOLD via three checkpoints per yearComplete and enter education paperwork including assessments in web based databaseComplete home visits and parent teacher conferences twice a yearEncourage parent leadershipAttend and participate in cross disciplinary team meetingsParticipate in professional development opportunities.

Requirements:
Required position qualification for the Parenting Program Parent Educator :Bilingual in English and SpanishA minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) or willingness to acquire within 18 monthsTrained or have coursework on child development with a focus on infant/toddler developmentDemonstrated ability to work with parents, children, and community members living in diverse and underserved communitiesCompliance with other regulatory requirements as applicableAbility to work a full time work week, Monday through Friday & occasional evening meetingsPass CBI and FBI background check, and post-employment medical examination, drug screen and TB testAbility to provide documentation of full COVID-19 vaccination with or without accommodationMile High Early Learning offers a generous benefits package which includes: Signing bonus $500 or more depending on position5+ weeks of paid time offEmployee discount for child care (65%)Health insurance (as low as $138/mth)Dental insurance (at no cost for employee only coverage)Short term, Long term, and Life Insurance (no cost)Retirement Plan with employer matchFlexible spending for Health expenses - employer funds $100Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.Mile High Early Learning is a drug-free work place and we perform pre-employment drug screenings.PM18PI153971567

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