Temporary Community Learning Specialist (CLS)

Do you enjoy working with young children and their families?

Tandem, Partners in Early Learning is hiring for a Temporary Community Learning Specialist (CLS). We are seeking a Community Learning Specialist to provide temporary coverage for a maternity leave for approximately 4 months, starting April 13th through August 28th, 2026. This position has the potential to become permanent based on organizational needs and program funding opportunities.

Reporting to the Alameda County Program Supervisor, this role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the StoryCyles program and will also provide support to the Early Learning Everywhere programs for the Alameda team. The CLS will manage a caseload of classrooms, facilitate workshops for families and educators, lead Read Aloud demonstrations for children, and build relationships with early childhood educators and family-serving organizations across Alameda county. Additionally, the CLS will participate in organization-wide learning and collaboration, and will represent Tandem at community events and literacy fairs in Alameda County.

Who You Are

• Committed to social justice and education
• Knowledgeable about early childhood education
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish
• Interested in building strong relationships with diverse communities of children and families
• Knowledgeable in facilitating workshops, speaking publicly, or teaching adults in formal or informal settings
• Interested in building strong relationships with diverse communities of children and families
• Able to prioritize tasks, juggle competing demands and take initiative on independent projects
• Proficient with MS-Office (e.g., Word, PPT), Google Workspace tools (e.g., Doc, Sheets, Slides), and Zoom
• Willing and able to learn new software and online platforms (training will be provided)
• Holding a current and valid California Driver’s License, insurable driving record, and access to an insured vehicle (mileage and parking reimbursement will be provided by Tandem
• Possessing a clear background history with no barriers to working with children

Physical Requirements for the Role

This position is primarily located in an office environment, as well as in the field, and other requirements for the role, with or without accommodation, include:

• Up-to-date immunizations (specifically COVID-19, Measles and Pertussis, as well
• as annual flu vaccinations, and TB screenings every 4 years)
• Ability to clearly deliver program content
• Ability to operate a computer to create and update documents
• Ability to sit/stand for duration of 8-hour shift
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and navigate roads
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds

Compensation

This is a temporary, full-time, and non-exempt position scheduled to work forty (40) hours per week, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Some evening and weekend events may be required. The pay range for this position is $2,385 - $2,500 bi-weekly ($62,000 - $65,000 annualized) ($29.81 to $31.25 hourly).

Interested in Joining Our Team?

We invite you to submit your cover letter and resume. We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and will evaluate on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Tandem is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, persons of all genders, and persons of all sexual orientations. Read more about our organizational values here. Due to the size of our team, we are unable to respond directly or take phone calls from applicants. Tandem does not currently have the resources to sponsor visas and none of our open positions are eligible for the H1-B program.

About Tandem, Partners in Early Learning

Tandem, Partners in Early Learning is a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of social justice and early childhood education. Our mission is to co-create equitable, high-quality early learning experiences for children ages 0-5 that are tailored to community needs and draw from community strengths.

We do this through our flagship book rotation program, StoryCycles, in over 800 Bay Area classrooms, as well as through family and educator workshops, play groups, book giveaways, and other initiatives throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco counties. We know that investing in early learning is key to interrupting patterns of racial and economic exclusion and we prioritize work with communities disproportionately impacted by systemic oppression.

Tandem provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Tandem complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Tandem delivers its services. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Monthly $60 data stipend

• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish