SEEKING: We are seeking an Early Learning Specialist for our Northern Berkshires location PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The ParentChild+ Program at Child Care of the Berkshires is a home visiting program. Early Learning Specialists bring books and toys to read, play and do fun activities for parents and their toddlers/preschoolers, to promote school-readiness skills. Early Learning Specialists make a difference by building the parent-child bond, helping children learn through play, and connecting families with community supports to help them thrive. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Early Learning Specialist has an assigned caseload of families with young children, ages 18 months-4 years old. S/he will promote early literacy in the families\' homes by modeling and encouraging nurturing conversation, reading and learning through play. S/he will plan activities using books and toys as the curriculum. S/he will travel to families\' homes to provide the program. S/he will document all home visits. S/he will be supported at weekly staff meetings and monthly supervision. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: - A high school diploma/GED and experience working with families. - Ability to establish supportive, non-judgmental rapport with others; must demonstrate good listening and speaking skills. - Parenting or childcare experience and understanding of child development strongly preferred. - Positive attitude, understanding and commitment to \"Strengthening Families\" philosophy and family support principles - Ability to create activities to extend learning using provided books and toys. - Ability to structure time and responsibilities independently. - Ability to work with families from a variety of backgrounds. - Must successfully complete the CORI process SCHEDULE: This is a part-time position. Based on the number of assigned families, we anticipate this position being a 20-26 hours per week position. SALARY RANGE: \$18.00/hour. Benefits include vision and dental insurance, sick and vacation time as well as paid holidays, paid closure days, and retirement plan. CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, WITH A LONGSTANDING COMMITMENT TO INCREASING THE DIVERSITY OF THE EMPLOYEE COMMUNITY Salary Description \$18.00/hour with benefits