Early Learning Specialist - Parent Educator (Community Outreach Worker I)

Early Learning Specialist - Parent Educator (Community Outreach Worker I) University of Maryland, Baltimore County, United States 2 days ago

Location:

Southern Md Facility, MARYLAND Details

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Summary:

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Posted:

18-Jun-26

Location:

MD

Type:

Full-time

Categories:

Other Staff/Administrative Staff/Administrative

Internal Number:

495294

Department:

The George and Betsy Sherman Center sherman.umbc/partnerships-2/hippy/

Position Overview:

In partnership with The Family League of Baltimore and community leaders, the George & Betsy Sherman Center is implementing the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program to promote family engagement and early learning in the Cherry Hill and Curtis Bay communities in Baltimore City. We are seeking a Parent Educator to join our home visiting team. Why Work at UMBC? UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $20.21 per hour and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available. What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed . For 16 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For !

Responsibilities:

Conducting weekly home visits with approximately 10 - 15 families Serving as a primary liaison for Spanish-speaking families by addressing inquiries via telephone, email, or in-person interactions Collaborating with HIPPY Program Coordinator, Assistant Director for Early Childhood Initiatives, and other team members to plan, implement, and attend family and community events to support HIPPY and other programs related to early childhood initiatives and community support through the George and Betsy Sherman Center Providing insights gained from Spanish-Speaking HIPPY Families Providing oral interpretation and written translation of HIPPY flyers and materials for caregivers as needed Attending all staff training including weekly curriculum meetings and professional development opportunities Completing all required program documentation including Home Visiting logs and attendance logs, service referrals, and other items required by the program.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

Note:

Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework in Early Childhood Education and/or Family Services or a related field Bilingual English/Spanish - fluency in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish At least 1 program year (30 weeks) working with

HIPPY US

in at least a part time capacity. 1-2 years' experience working with children and families birth to 5. 1-2 years collaborating/working with community organizations. Experience working with South Baltimore communities Experience working with adults in an educational setting Early Childhood Education course credits ground

Screening Statement:

A background check will be required. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees. Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions: 14 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service) 15 Days of Sick Leave 15 Holidays 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission :

8 credit hours per semester

Additional Benefits:

Life and disability insurance Professional development opportunities Wellness opportunities & Much more Contingent II positions may include benefits . Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Salary:

Pay Range 04 (minimum: $20.21 per hour / maximum: $22.72 per hour) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range. The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours:

Full-time

Type:

Contractual - Contingent II Please note that this is a full-time contractual staff position. The contract term will be for a one-year period, with the option to renew.

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Equal Opportunity Statement:

UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to .

Title IX:

As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Work Authorization As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About University of Maryland, Baltimore County UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility and lifelong learning. Connections working at University of Maryland, Baltimore County More Jobs from This Employer main.hercjobs.org/jobs/22359610/early-learning-specialist-parent-educator-community-outreach-worker-i Return to Search Results