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Part-Time Support Staff Member

Job Summary

The Milford Public Schools Family Resource Center, located at Pumpkin Delight Elementary School, is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Support Staff Member to join our team. The Family Resource Center provides comprehensive services designed to strengthen families, promote healthy child development, and support school readiness.

Services include:

• Parenting education
• Playgroups for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children
• Home visiting
• Lending library services
• Positive youth development programming
• Adult education
• Resource and referral services
• Family workshops and community events
• Support for children and families transitioning into the school setting
• Maintenance of Family Resource Center communication platforms and outreach materials

Under the direction of the Family Resource Center Coordinator and the Instructional Supervisor of Early Childhood Education, the successful candidate will support the implementation of Family Resource Center programming and grant requirements, assist with family engagement initiatives, maintain accurate program documentation, and collaborate with Family Resource Center staff to support the ongoing needs of children and families.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Hold or be working toward a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Services, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Have two or more years of experience in early childhood education, family engagement, community programming, public administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the developmental needs of young children, including their academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development.
• Display a caring, welcoming, and supportive demeanor when interacting with young children and their families.
• Possess strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with district leadership, school personnel, families, and community partners in support of the Milford Public Schools Vision of the Learner.
• Demonstrate proficiency with technology, including Google Workspace and other digital communication platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality while demonstrating consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance.
• Have successful experience working with children, youth, and adults from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Assist with grant-required documentation and data collection accurately and within established timelines.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while contributing positively as a collaborative member of the Family Resource Center team.

Job Specifications

• Position: Part-Time Support Staff Member
• Hours: 22.5 hours per week
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Work Year: Position follows the Milford Public Schools academic calendar plus an additional 4-5 weeks during the summer, for a total of approximately 39 work weeks annually, with employment extending from late August through mid-July.
• Compensation: $24.00 per hour; Benefits are not associated with this position.