Father Joe's Villages
Family Literacy Facilitator
Father Joe's Villages, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Essential Functions
Supports children with patience, compassion, and a trauma-informed lens; ensures the health, safety, and well-being of all children which may include, feeding, learning, transitions, play, and other age-appropriate activities
Ability to work with children with various developmental, cognitive, or behavioral needs. Evaluates children’s development, working closely with Program leadership and in-house Therapist to address children’s needs and recommend therapeutic supports
Provides age-appropriate class and behavior management, prevents and manages behavior/ emotional crises, and creates a positive learning environment
Completes monthly assessments on individual children
Assists in supervision, support, and daily direction of interns and volunteers in the classroom
Supports parents as they are the first teachers in their children’s lives, integratingliteracy activities between parent and child; providing family workshops on literacy and reading development, facilitating fun literacy-related events, and working closely with the Education Coordinator in preparing children for school success
Prepares curriculum for adults, and modifies instructional approaches to respond to various cultures within the program. Provides outside resources and referrals to families to support their children in their language, when not able at the center
Models reading to children and guide parents to read to their children. Facilitate incentives to enhance family literacy
Communicates professionally and with CREED with all families about their children’s progress, addresses challenges with care, and deescalate potentially difficult situations with parents
Maintains attendance, facilitates meals and snacks
Participates in staff meetings and program reviews; collaborates in TC-wide events
Meets regularly with Manager regarding program success and challenges
Ensures program and agency policies and procedures
Ensures accurate and timely documentation in the CSTAR and other databases, including updating service and case notes; updates goals in ADP bi-monthly throughout the year
Qualifications
Associate Degree in Education, Social Work, or related field, or equivalent experience (2 years) working with children and families; plus 12 units in child development, including Infant and Toddler, plus 1 year of experience teaching in a childcare setting,
Minimum 1-year experience working with families and facilitating family literacy/child development activities
First Aid & CPR-Pediatric certificate
Basic user of MS Office
Ability to pass fingerprinting and background check upon employment
Be at least 21 years of age, have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points within the last 3 years
Annual Tuberculosis screening and/or other screenings when necessary
The Pay rate for this role is based on several factors including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The initial offer usually falls between the minimum and midpoint of the applicable salary range.
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Supports children with patience, compassion, and a trauma-informed lens; ensures the health, safety, and well-being of all children which may include, feeding, learning, transitions, play, and other age-appropriate activities
Ability to work with children with various developmental, cognitive, or behavioral needs. Evaluates children’s development, working closely with Program leadership and in-house Therapist to address children’s needs and recommend therapeutic supports
Provides age-appropriate class and behavior management, prevents and manages behavior/ emotional crises, and creates a positive learning environment
Completes monthly assessments on individual children
Assists in supervision, support, and daily direction of interns and volunteers in the classroom
Supports parents as they are the first teachers in their children’s lives, integratingliteracy activities between parent and child; providing family workshops on literacy and reading development, facilitating fun literacy-related events, and working closely with the Education Coordinator in preparing children for school success
Prepares curriculum for adults, and modifies instructional approaches to respond to various cultures within the program. Provides outside resources and referrals to families to support their children in their language, when not able at the center
Models reading to children and guide parents to read to their children. Facilitate incentives to enhance family literacy
Communicates professionally and with CREED with all families about their children’s progress, addresses challenges with care, and deescalate potentially difficult situations with parents
Maintains attendance, facilitates meals and snacks
Participates in staff meetings and program reviews; collaborates in TC-wide events
Meets regularly with Manager regarding program success and challenges
Ensures program and agency policies and procedures
Ensures accurate and timely documentation in the CSTAR and other databases, including updating service and case notes; updates goals in ADP bi-monthly throughout the year
Qualifications
Associate Degree in Education, Social Work, or related field, or equivalent experience (2 years) working with children and families; plus 12 units in child development, including Infant and Toddler, plus 1 year of experience teaching in a childcare setting,
Minimum 1-year experience working with families and facilitating family literacy/child development activities
First Aid & CPR-Pediatric certificate
Basic user of MS Office
Ability to pass fingerprinting and background check upon employment
Be at least 21 years of age, have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points within the last 3 years
Annual Tuberculosis screening and/or other screenings when necessary
The Pay rate for this role is based on several factors including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The initial offer usually falls between the minimum and midpoint of the applicable salary range.
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