Bilingual Child Care Specialist

Acre Family Child Care

Job Description

Acre Family Child Care – Job Description
Job Title: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Child Care Specialist
Position Type: Full-time Reports to: Co-Executive Director

Agency Overview:
Acre Family Child Care (AFCC) is a nationally recognized non-profit that has been serving children, women, and families in Lowell since 1988. Our holistic approach helps women achieve economic independence by providing the educational and technical support needed to create sustainable home-based family childcare businesses. AFCC’s network of more than 60 family childcare homes provides high-quality care for over 400 children in Lowell every day.

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Co-Executive Director, the Child Care Specialist is a full-time position (40 hours per week) responsible for serving as the primary contact between AFCC staff and Educators and provides ongoing support to ensure the safety of all children in care.

Specific Responsibilities
  • Conduct home visits to all assigned Educators
  • Stay current about state rules and regulations pertaining to family childcare
  • Ensure programs are compliant with state regulations
  • Support Educators, parents, and staff in problem solving, and document accordingly
  • When necessary, refer Educators to additional support services
  • Attend and assist with Educator meetings
  • Support training opportunities for Educators, both individually and in group meetings
  • Support Training Coordinator by providing input into the long-term training needs of staff, parents, and incoming Educators
  • Attend local trainings relevant to work with Educators
  • Responsible to report any suspected abuse or neglect (Mandated Reporter)
  • Serve as liaison between office and state licensors
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
  • Bachelor’s Degree; Early Childhood Education preferred
  • Strong communication skills, ability to balance multiple activities, and detail oriented are a must
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Available for occasional evening and weekend hours
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently
  • Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle
  • Must pass Department of Early Education and Care Background Record Check
  • Acre Family Child Care in an equal opportunity employer; we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Required for Consideration:
  • Please include a cover letter and resume as part of your application.
Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $24.00 - $25.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)

Language:
  • English and Spanish (Required)