Program Assistant (Bilingual Spanish)

The Program Assistant (Vallejo First 5 Center) is a key team member of the center, ensuring accessibility and support for our diverse community members. This role will support center operations and the team to ensure families receive the best introduction in the center and customer service experience daily. A friendly, warm approach is essential in creating a welcoming environment. This position requires excellent communication in English and Spanish along with experience collaborating with others.

****Hiring Bonus $400 after 30 days****

Benefits:

• Pay rate: $18- $20 an hour based on experience
• Full Time 36 hours - Tuesday through Friday 8am-4:30pm & Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm
• Agency and Federal Holiday pay
• Employee assistance program, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, 403b, commuter benefits, and Gympass.
• Medical insurance (based on total weekly hours)
• Professional development opportunities

Requirements:

• A passion for serving the community
• You are curious and open to learn
• You enjoy working with children and families
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Excellent typing skills and proficiency in Google suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms etc.)
• Proven ability to develop effective relationships with young children, parents/caregivers, colleagues, and community members of diverse populations
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and be a team member
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis as a part of setting up and breaking down materials for childwatch and curated experiences in the play area

Preferred:

• ECE units and/or experience in a childcare setting
• Experience with data entry

Responsibilities:

• Report to and collaborate with the Program Administrator
• Translate materials into Spanish
• Provide interpretation for Spanish speaking families and staff
• Support the center in programmatic and administrative tasks
• Assist with the registration process for the families and placement in programming
• Responsible for phone calls, miscellaneous clerical duties
• Help to ensure that the center is presentable and equipped for programming
• Coordinating and leading designated “awesome open play space” activities and creating dynamic programming experiences for the children and families within our play area during specific times.
• Provide childwatch during specific times when the parents are engaged in curriculum designed specifically just for them.
• You will be provided training and implement a class each session
• You will receive training on how to implement Ages and Stages screenings and hold screenings each session
• Support events and center visits as needed
• As a part of a collaborative team, you will help with center duties as needed

About Us

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.