What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Literacy Specialist position at Brightpoint?
Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.
The Early Literacy Specialist provides comprehensive, holistic, and family centered support services regarding early literacy to families with young children through home visits and group activities. These services include ongoing literacy support, education, and creation of learning materials. The Early Literacy Specialist will also be responsible for collaborating with other agencies to promote early literacy.
Candidate qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in social service, early childhood education or a closely related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Ability to complete Parents and Teachers curriculum training within six months of hire.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking preferred.
- Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.
Job details:
- Compensation: Range is between $16.62-$20.78 per hour, offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
- Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3 weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here).
- Location: Home office is at our Rockford location.
- Schedule: Full-time, hourly; general business hours with some flexibility required for accommodating client’s schedules and special projects.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Salary : $17 - $21
