Early Learning Specialist (part-time)

Overview

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning nonprofit, nonsectarian human services organization founded in 1943. Today, it has grown to be the largest provider of licensed outpatient community behavioral health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. WJCS delivers innovative programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the county.

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 $20.00 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