Early Learning Specialist

Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?

YWCA SKS is the region’s largest non-profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year. When you work with YWCA, you make a difference.

We’re women and BIPOC-led, family-centered, and supportive of employees. As a full-time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you’ll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan. Put your passion for racial equity and social justice to work – apply today!

What You'll Do

The Early Learning Specialist is responsible for providing home visits to families with young children aged 16months- four within the YWCA’s Family Housing programs which range from an extended shelter program with integrated services for homeless families to transitional housing and permanent housing.  This position follows the family and continues engagement with them for a minimum of 23 weeks per year for 2 years.  The focus of these visits is to model how to use books and educational toys for generating enthusiasm for learning and verbal interactions which will increase & support school readiness. 

This position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values.

• Provide home visits year round to parents and their children age 16 months to 4 years old
• Model behaviors that enhance children’s development and promote school readiness
• Work hours convenient for the parents and children being visited
• Provide age and culturally competent services
• Must meet outcomes for services delivery and provide documentation
• Community outreach to recruit families and children throughout King County
• Apply strength-based model as a method of delivering services for all families
• Attend weekly team meeting with Site Coordinator and other parent child home visitors
• Attend training for the Parent Child Home visiting program provided by the Site Coordinator or National Center for Parent Child Home Visitor Program

• Experience working with young children
• Knowledge of child development
• Bilingual - English/Spanish speakers
• Ability to make home visits as needed and to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends when necessary
• Must have valid Washington State Driver License, personal vehicle, insurance, and an acceptable driving record. No more than 2 moving violation within a year period and no accidents within 3 years.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of basic computer competencies such as emailing, calendaring, entry-level data entry
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
• Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team and to make sound judgments without on-site supervision
• Experience working effectively & respectfully in a multicultural setting; thorough understanding of culturally specific community
• Experience working with communities of color and people from different cultures other than your own
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist principles
• Demonstrated understanding of the intersection of racism and poverty

• Hourly Rate: $24.00
• Hours: 40
• Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans
• At the time of hire, employees may enroll voluntarily in the Fidelity 403b Plan
• After two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund

• All positions at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish are exposed to clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms including but not limited to domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, financial hardship, etc.  As a result, staff are at risk of secondary trauma. Employees are encouraged to seek external support and maintain self-care when working indirectly or directly with clients

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YWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!

At YWCA, we recognize that lived expertise is a powerful asset. This refers to the insights, knowledge, and skills developed by those who have navigated systems and experienced inequity.

Valuing lived expertise helps build trust with program participants, develop culturally responsive programs, and break down barriers to equity. It enriches our collective understanding and enhances our ability to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity.

Mental Health Considerations

All employees of the YWCA interact with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms, including but not limited to, racial trauma, domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, and financial hardship. As a result, employees are at risk of secondary trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.

Equal Opportunity Employment

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

For more information

Contact us at [email protected] with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.