2025-26 Bilingual (Spanish/English) Early Childhood Family Mentor (3-5 years)-Fullana Early Childhood Center

There are multiple openings avaialble for this position. Bilingual in Spanish/English required.

Pay Range: $22.20-$24.86 (min – 12% above min)/hr*

Hours/day: 8

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

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SUMMARY: 

Responsible for providing child development, health, social services and parent involvement opportunities to families with children ages three to five years old. Serve as a liaison between families, classroom staff and the community to promote improved school achievement of early childhood students enrolled in the Head Start program. Promote overall parent involvement and wellbeing with home visits, school involvement and referrals to community and partnering agencies.

JOB TASKS: 

1. Schedule and conduct home visits with families. Plan and develop individualized family goals, parent education and family support which are culturally sensitive and strengths based. Encourage and support family literacy development and utilize social emotional curriculum.

2. Utilize classroom and family data to assess individual family strengths and needs, and make individualized referrals to appropriate community agencies to improve self-sufficiency.

3. Maintain records, collect data and generate reports as required.

4. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.

5. Participate in the preschool classroom supporting the needs of the students they serve to develop a strong school to home connection. Support families in developing strong attendance habits.

6. Collaborate with classroom teachers and staff to support goals and school readiness, including the Head Start student’s transition from preschool to kindergarten registration. Support families in the kindergarten enrollment process.

7. Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development to continue professional growth.

8. Assist Parent Education Specialist in planning and implementation of PACT (Parents and Children Together) and parent education and male involvement events; assist in the recruitment for parent education classes and PACT events. Participate in parent teacher conferences and other school events.

9. Collaborate with program staff (ERSEA and health) as well as partnering agencies to meet individual family needs and Head Start standards/regulations.

10. Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Human Development and Family Studies, Education, or related field required 

• One to two years of related experience also required 

• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

• Criminal background check required for hire 

• Valid US driver’s license

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org