Children's Friend Parents as Partners

Overview Children's Friend, an innovative leader in improving the well‑being and healthy development of Rhode Island's most vulnerable young children, is currently accepting applications for its AmeriCorps program, Parents as Partners. The Parents as Partners program seeks Family Hub Liaisons to improve preschool students' readiness for kindergarten by increasing opportunities for family engagement within multi‑lingual and low‑income families enrolled at four Children's Friend sites in Rhode Island: Central Falls, Wansuck/Charles/Smith Hill, Upper South Providence, and West End areas of Providence. Family Hub Liaisons (AmeriCorps Members) are a direct connection between parents and our early education centers. They promote collaborative and responsive relationships between centers and their families, enhance families' access by actively welcoming parents into centers and organizing parent activities, and support parents'/caregivers' engagement by sharing information and facilitating school‑family communication. College students in early education and human development fields, working professionals who are interested in new career opportunities, parents/caregivers, and individuals who are passionate about supporting parents, their children, and community are encouraged to apply! Member Duties Oversee the operation of Family Hubs with the support of childcare staff and the parent engagement team at their assigned site(s). Collaborate with Children's Friend staff to create family‑focused activities to prepare children for kindergarten and strengthen parent involvement in learning at home. Promote collaborative and responsive relationships between centers and families. Enhance families' access by actively welcoming families into centers by creating volunteer opportunities and opportunities to connect. Organize parent and family activities at their site or surrounding neighborhood. Support parent engagement by sharing information and facilitating school‑family communication. Participate in center and agency care coordination, professional development, and team meetings. Gain exposure to a variety of Early Education and Human Development careers at Children's Friend. Program Benefits Living Allowance Training Education award upon successful completion of service Terms Car recommended Permits attendance at school during off hours Permits working at another job during off hours Service Areas Education Skills Education Team Work Social Services Non‑Profit Management Youth Development Computers/Technology General Skills Teaching/Tutoring Community Organization Writing/Editing Contact Claudia Villa 153 Summer St Providence RI 02903 View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps & Senior Corps