Family Engagement Specialist, Action for Early Learning Initiative (Full-time)

Posted by People’s Emergency Center on October 8, 2019

Department: Early Childhood Education programs
Classification: Exempt, Salary-40 hours per week
Duration of Position: Contingent upon funding
Reports to: Manager, Action for Early Learning Initiative

Program Overview:

The West Philadelphia Action for Early Learning Initiative (AFEL) is a Drexel University led collaboration of social service and education providers working in collaboration with community stakeholders to create an education support system for students and families in the West Philadelphia Promise Zone. AFEL aims to: build awareness around the importance of early childhood education; increase family participation and access to ECE resources; strengthen the capacity of child care centers; establish more effective links between Head Start, Pre-Ks, and local kindergartens; support Pre-K and K-3 instruction with a strong emphasis on literacy; and support Kindergarten registration. PEC is the lead outreach and engagement partner for this initiative.

Job Description:

The Family Engagement Specialist will lead the facilitation of parent engagement workshops, peer-learning circles, conduct trainings, and serve as AFEL spokesperson. The Family Engagement Specialists will also provide mentoring to AFEL Family Navigators. Responsibilities include facilitating trainings, leading parent engagement workshops, attending weekly AFEL Leadership meetings, professional development, and communicating with local ECE centers and family service providers.

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