![]() Shows a concern for, and focuses energy toward the needs of others. Builds rapport well and is easy to approach and talk to.Experience serving low income and culturally diverse families.Ability to contribute to organization-wide program development.Knowledge of early childhood development guidelines and early childhood learning standards preferred.Experience working with 0-5 children in an educational setting and engaging with parents and caregivers.Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or a related field required.Performs additional duties as assigned.Supports the Code of Conduct by following up with customers when necessary alerts Security Officer and/or manager about suspicious behavior.Creates displays and merchandise materials in the children’s area.Creates a literacy rich environment in the children’s area by connecting children and families with developmentally appropriate books, reading with children and modeling dialogic reading techniques to caregivers when appropriate. Conducts targeted recruitment of families for CML programs in the community. Attends events in the community to promote the library and early literacy knowledge.Supports community literacy by providing training for teachers, parents and partner organizations on literacy engagement both in house and at community sites.Maintains a document of resources and referrals frequently requested by 0-5 families visiting our locations.Supports ongoing training and development of Ready for Kindergarten Specialist group via new staff mentoring, team meetings and identifying developmental opportunities.Supports ongoing professional development of all youth services staff through structured monthly readings, discussion topics and trainings around early literacy and early childhood knowledge.Under the guidance of the Young Minds Program Leader, develops curriculum, identifies assessment protocol and presents Kindergarten Success Camps.Facilitates systemwide trainings on Ready for Kindergarten Conversations.Enhances Storytime through sharing of early literacy tips and connections during the program.Maintains and updates systemwide kits to support program. Facilitates systemwide training for Ready for Kindergarten Classes. Plans, promotes and presents Ready for Kindergarten Classes and other early literacy programs in both virtual and in-person formats.Supports systemwide activation of kid’s area through modeling, resource sharing and shadowing.Lead literacy activities for families and children (age 0-5) in the Ready for Kindergarten area. Proactively engages families in the children’s area.Responsible for engaging children and families in kindergarten readiness activities and conversations, building staff knowledge of early childhood topics and promoting early literacy awareness at community venues.
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