Early Childhood Education Program Facilitator

OVERVIEW

Smart from the Start is a community-based initiative dedicated to family support, community engagement, and school readiness in underserved communities. Our Early Childhood Education Program Facilitator works directly in Washington, DC’s Ward 8 neighborhoods to lead daily early childhood education programming, drive community outreach, and engage local families.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Daily ECE Facilitation & Family Intakes

• Program Facilitation: Implement and lead daily, engaging early childhood education (ECE) programming tailored to young children's developmental needs.
• Enrollment Intakes: Conduct initial intakes for new families, gather documentation, establish rapport, and introduce programmatic services.
• Developmental Screenings: Assist with administering and logging Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ-3 and ASQ: SE) to track child development.

1. Community Outreach & Recruitment

• Neighborhood Outreach: Lead daily and weekly grassroots outreach efforts in Ward 8 to connect directly with residents and families.
• Family Engagement: Execute recruitment and retention strategies to sustain steady enrollment and consistent participation in program activities.

1. Advocacy Support & Administration

• Advocacy & Crisis Escalation: Support our Program Coordinator with family advocacy, identifying acute family crises (housing, food, safety) and making immediate internal warm handoffs for case management.
• Data Tracking & Operations: Maintain accurate weekly data entries (attendance, intakes, screening logs) to support program evaluation; manage site supplies, inventory, and room cleanliness.
• Community Engagement: Represent the organization professionally at Ward 8 community meetings, events, and ongoing staff training sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Education: A degree at the Associate's or Bachelor’s level is preferred, specifically in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience: Strong background working alongside culturally and economically diverse families and communities.
• Local Expertise: Deep familiarity with Washington, DC, specifically Ward 8 neighborhoods, local schools, and community networks.
• Key Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; strong organizational habits, workplace reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits & Perks:

• Paid time off, including Vacation/PTO, Sick leave, Personal days, and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities