Bilingual Early Childhood Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onTanglewood Middle School, 5215, San Felipe Street, Uptown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77027, United States
About the Mission
Collaborative is championing young futures by creating an ecosystem of the highest quality child care in the communities that need it most. We believe that a child's earliest years shape every milestone that follows, from school success to workforce readiness and economic opportunity. Our goal is to ensure Houston gains a stronger, better-skilled future labor force by helping more young children enter kindergarten curious, confident, and ready to learn.
About the Role
As a Bilingual Early Childhood Specialist, you will serve as a vital link between families and school-readiness outcomes for children from birth to five years. This is not an entry-level position; it is a dynamic role focused on parental coaching to improve parenting practices and prevent child abuse and neglect.
You will work primarily in-person within Liberty County, traveling to client homes, community venues, and child care centers. While caseload-related administrative work can be performed from home, the role requires Houston-based travel and reliable personal transportation. You will utilize evidence-based curricula like Parents as Teachers and Conscious Discipline to partner with families, facilitate learning opportunities, and monitor progress. Your work will directly impact vulnerable families, including those navigating the Child Protective Services system, helping them establish goals for economic stability and overall wellness.
The Team and Culture
When you join our Family Engagement team, you become part of a mission-driven, family-friendly, and inclusive culture. We value passion for our mission, drive for results, resilience, and authenticity. Our team is dedicated to strengthening community capacity and connectedness, ensuring that every family experiences a nurturing learning environment. We invest in our people through ongoing coaching and leadership development, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where diverse backgrounds and talents are celebrated.
Hiring Process
We are looking for candidates who are ready to make a difference every day. If you possess bilingual English/Spanish fluency, an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, and at least three years of related experience, we encourage you to apply. Please note that candidates without English/Spanish fluency will not be considered, as this is a strict requirement for serving our caseload.
Equal Opportunity
Collaborative for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity in backgrounds, talents, experiences, interests, and ideas. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, or any other protected class. We also support a drug-free and smoke-free work environment.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: English, Spanish, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Parents As Teachers, Conscious Discipline, Footsteps2brilliance, Steam Learning, Microsoft Office, Word.
Education: Minimum Associate's degree with 3 years experience OR Bachelor's degree; Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
Frequently asked questions about Bilingual Early Childhood Specialist at Collaborative for Children & Families
What does a Bilingual Early Childhood Specialist at Collaborative for Children & Families do?expand_more
A Bilingual Early Childhood Specialist at Collaborative for Children & Families is responsible for the following: Provide parental coaching to improve school-readiness outcomes for children ages birth to five; Utilize evidence-based curricula to partner with and coach families on child development and parenting practices; Plan and present the Center of Excellence program at community events to recruit families; and Monitor and reduce stressors in family homes through home visitation services.
What are the requirements for this Bilingual Early Childhood Specialist role?expand_more
To qualify for the Bilingual Early Childhood Specialist at Collaborative for Children & Families position, applicants should have: Associate's degree with 3 years experience OR Bachelor's in early childhood education; Bilingual English/Spanish oral and written fluency; Knowledge of child development and early childhood education; Experience with families navigating Child Protective Services; Adult learning and early childhood education theories; and Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency.