Early Learning Specialist (part-time)

Overview:

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), a nonprofit founded in 1943, has grown to be the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. We provide state-of-the-art programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds each year. 

We are seeking a part-time Early Learning Specialist to join the team at the Parent Child Center (PCC) in New Rochelle.  This position is 8 hours per week, with additional attendance required for initial training.

The schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00-1:00, from October through May, following a school-year calendar.

The pay rate for this part-time position is $17.00 per hour.

Responsibilities:

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Attending the Parent Child Center in New Rochelle twice per week.
• Assisting with setting up the space each morning and breaking it down each afternoon.
• Engaging with parents and children at the center.
• Facilitating and modeling positive parent–child interactions.

Requirements:

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and sit on the floor.
• Basic computer skills, including email, word processing, and mobile apps.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Enjoys working with parents and children from infancy through preschool age.
• Comfortable engaging with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Able to model simple and effective parent–child interaction strategies.
• Creative, flexible, and a strong team player.

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER