Facilitator - Babies Ready For College

Description

Salary: $19.44 - $21.50 / hour (depending on qualifications)

Posting: Accepting applications as long as posting is up

To apply: Submit a resume, transcript, diplomas, and certificates

Bonus: Signing bonus eligible, $500

Mile High Early Learning has a variety of openings for candidates interested in working with young children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.

Mile High Early Learning Offers:

• Signing bonus (see above)
• 5 weeks of paid time off
• Employee discount for child care (employees' children attend for free)
• 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 match
• Financial support for education related college coursework or degree attainment
• Employee assistance program with robust mental health support

The primary goal of the Babies Ready for College (BRFC) Facilitator is to prepare children for school success and long-term student achievement through working with Family, Friend, and Neighbor providers and parents. It is the responsibility of the Facilitator to model, coach, and provide information to parents/caregivers on how to support children’s development.

The Facilitator is responsible for implementation of the Babies Ready for College (BRFC) suite of programs at Mile High Early Learning (MHEL) that include BRFC, BRFC: Next Steps, Play & Learn Groups, and Short & Sweet Book Clubs.

Essential Job Functions: Instructional Leadership and Practice

· Implement Babies Ready for College (BRFC), BRFC: Next Steps, and Short & Sweet Book Clubs with fidelity to curricula and program model for Play & Learn Groups

· Incorporate research-based, best practices for child development and adult learning

· Provide training for BRFC facilitators as needed

· Work with BRFC sessions by modeling appropriate developmental practices and activities

· Ensure that the space used for the groups supports developmentally appropriate activities

· Provide information to parents/caregivers on how to support children’s development with the goal of having parents/caregivers understand their role in preparing children for school success

· Facilitate adult-child sessions as assigned by the Community Partnerships Director

Essential Job Functions: Community Implementation

· Work with Community Partnerships Director to create and implement schedule for the BRFC suite of programs annually.

· Recruit Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers and parents from community to participate in the BRFC suite of programs, enrolling a minimum of 15 participants for each cohort; provide monthly recruitment and enrollment updates.

· Recruit families currently enrolled in MHEL to participate.

· Collect participant questionnaires including pre/post parent/caregiver knowledge surveys and Parenting Stress Index.

· Assess children with research-based tools for each cohort that may include ESI-R, ASQ, or DECA to track their developmental progress.

· Contact participants for each cohort at least once via home visits and/or phone visits.

· Track and record adult and child enrollment, attendance, participation, completion, and contact notes in MHEL child and family database weekly and coordinate usage of literacy sheets as appropriate. Submit documentation to Community Partnerships Director monthly.

· Submit all BRFC documentation to Community Partnerships Director within two weeks of cohort ending.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

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. Our Professional Development programs include semi-annual Child Development Associate certification trainings, annual Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood training, and a Bachelor’s degree Residency program.

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. Must be an outstanding communicator and rapport builder. #ID23 #HP

Requirements

Required Position Qualifications / Certifications / Licenses:

Minimum Child Development Associate (may be enrolled in MHEL CDA program)

Knowledge of early childhood education

Experience in working in underserved communities

Ability to work with multi-cultural parents, children, and community members in underserved communities

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Strong communication, written, and organizational skills

Compliance with other regulatory requirements as applicable

Pass CBI and FBI background check, and post-employment medical examination, drug screen/TB test

Preferred Position Qualifications / Certifications / Licenses:

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or related field

Meet Head Start Program Performance Standards for preschool teacher qualifications

Essential Physical Requirements:

· Safely lift a child or children with total weight of 50 pounds

· Conduct activities involving substantial standing, walking and moderate sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, twisting, and reaching on a frequent basis

· Work with hands above shoulder height with a weight up to 20 pounds

· Work with arms extended at shoulder height with a weight up to 20 pounds

· Must be able to stoop, bend, and kneel on the floor without assistance

· Must be able to walk within a four-square block of the center and lead / attend field trips within the community riding on public transportation or rental vehicle

· Participate in routine conversation in person or via telephone and distinguish telephone, radio/pager signals, alarms, and other auditory tones

MHEL uses an online system for references. Applicants must be prepared to provide a minimum of three references to qualify for employment.

Mile High Early Learning is a drug-free work place and we perform pre-employment drug screenings. #ID23

Salary : $19 - $22