Position Title: Learn & PlayGroup Program™ Coordinator/Trainer
Reports To: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Full Time, exempt
Opening/Closing: Immediately/until filled
Compensation: $53,500 - $62,400, Commensurate with experience plus competitive benefits
DESCRIPTION
Prevent. Protect. Help. Investigate. Advocate.
Together, we can end child abuse in our community.
- Our nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center program ensures that children affected by abuse receive prompt, respectful, compassionate and comprehensive care in one safe, child-friendly place.
- Our Learn & PlayGroups™ are specialized, community-based, and for parents and children together. Through our innovative, specially designed Curriculum, our experienced facilitators bolster the protective factors to make families strong and children safe, strengthening the parent/child bond through developmentally appropriate, play-based learning.
- Utilizing the Stewards of Children® Training program, the Center offers practical child sexual abuse prevention training for the Alexandria community.
The Center for Alexandria’s Children (the Center) is Alexandria’s primary resource for the prevention, investigation and treatment of child abuse. As part of Alexandria’s commitment for an aligned system of high-quality early care and educational services for early learners, the Center facilitates Learn & PlayGroups™ (LPGs) for ages 0-5. The LPG Program bolster this commitment by providing resources, parenting guidance, developmentally appropriate activities and protective factors to make families strong and children safe.
Through an innovative, specially designed curriculum, experienced facilitators strengthen the parent/child bond through age appropriate, play-based learning. Programming engages and supports the engagement of all children and families in need and ensures it reaches and positively impacts those children who are not currently aware or able to experience this type of programming. The Center and the LPGs understand the importance of community involvement and as a collective collaborative by working with city resources to acknowledge embedded societal inequities and implement changes to remediate inequity.
Utilizing aligned curriculum based on Virginia’s Milestones of Early Childhood Development and Foundation Blocks, the Learn & PlayGroups support the five protective factors of the research-based child abuse prevention model, Strengthening Families:
- Parental Resilience
- Social Connections
- Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
- Concrete Support in Times of Need
- Social and Emotional Competence of Children.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The Full-Time Learn & PlayGroup Coordinator/Trainer is the cornerstone of the LPG program, taking on significant responsibilities in training, facilitator support, data collection, analysis, and program evaluation. This role is critical in shaping the educational and developmental outcomes of early childhood groups by providing expert guidance and recommendations for program quality and potential enhancements. In addition to providing strong overall leadership, this position also is responsible for building trust, opening communication channels and assuring warm and welcoming environments for culturally diverse families and supporting the implementation of the aligned curriculum. The ideal candidate must also possess the ability to access community resources and disseminate those to aligned LPG staff.
In addition, qualifications include:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Early Childhood, Parenting Program, Public Health, Social Work or aligned field work
- Experience working with infants and toddlers or families with young children
- Bilingual in Spanish and English, preferred
- Strong organizational skills
- Passionate and committed to the mission of CAC, Kids’ First Years and aligned early childhood education organizations/ecosystem
- Experience working with ethnically and economically diverse communities
- Ability to lead others; work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Experience with home visitation or within community based settings
- Proven track record in program development, training, and evaluation
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data collection and analysis
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and child protective services registry check
Key Responsibilities:
Training & Support:
- Collaborate with aligned staff to deliver comprehensive training programs for new LPG’s facilitators
- Provide ongoing support and mentorship to facilitators to ensure high-quality program delivery
- Lead workshops and professional development sessions to enhance facilitator and co-facilitators competencies
Data Collection & Analysis:
- Design and implement data collection strategies to measure program impact
- Analyze data to identify trends, successes, and areas for improvement
- Generate detailed reports to inform strategic decision-making and program development.
Evaluation & Assessment:
- Conduct regular program evaluations to assess effectiveness and efficiency
- Ensure a mechanism for assessing and measuring children’s developmental progress
- Provide feedback and recommendations for curriculum adjustments based on assessment findings
Program Recommendations:
- Collaborate with ECE Stakeholders to refine and enhance the LPG programming
- Recommend new program initiatives based on research and data analysis
- Ensure that program offerings meet the diverse needs of the community and adhere to best practices in early childhood education.
Outreach and Partners:
- Support outreach campaigns for and connect parents to high-quality Alexandria pre-k programs in an effort to increase registration and awareness of Pre-school early childhood educational opportunities.
- Engage with families to encourage their input regarding desired early childhood programs and activities based on their cultural norms, needs and assets
- Coordinate with programmatic partners to ensure high levels of collaboration and relationship strengthening
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel between multiple sites and possess a valid Virginia (or DMV) driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Flexibility to work outside of standard hours as needed for program delivery and events
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Eligible candidates should submit the following information to be considered for the position.
1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2. Personal Statement that addresses why you are interested in joining our organization, and how your background, training, education and skillset make you a good fit for this job.
3. List of 3 - 5 Professional References (include name, current title, address, phone number, e-mail).
Application materials should be submitted via email in word or PDF format to Giselle Pelaez, giselle@alexandriaskids.org. Subject line should read: “LPG Position” and include the applicant’s first and last name.
NO TELEPHONE CALL OR WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The Center for Alexandria’s Children is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,500.00 - $62,400.00 per year
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Alexandria, VA 22311: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person