Early Childhood Educator (Bilingual English/Spanish Required)
Organization: Hacienda Community Development Corporation
Date Posted: February 5, 2025
Location: Portland, OR
Position Type: Full-Time; Non-Exempt, 2 Positions Available; 4-Day Workweek!
Primary Job Functions: Early Childhood Education, case management
Educational Requirements: Other
Experience Requirements: 3 years
Salary Range: $47,500 – 53,000/yr, paid hourly
Description & Details:
Hacienda CDC, a trusted community development corporation that strengthens individuals and families through affordable housing, holistic services, and advocacy, is searching for two proactive Early Childhood Educators to be the encouraging voice who empowers and provides pathways during children’s most formative years!
When you join the Sembrando Semillitas team at Hacienda CDC, you join a well-versed team that is passionate about seeing the positive growth and development of children from the very beginning. Your primary tasks will include providing caregiver education during home visits using an early childhood curriculum, connecting families to external resources within Multnomah County, administering developmental screenings, and more.
The right candidate must be bilingual in English and Spanish to meet the needs of our clients. They will be highly organized and able to maintain their case files consistently and accurately to meet deadlines. They will be dedicated to the youth and families we serve, able to handle change and stress with patience and understanding, and satisfied from seeing a series of systems come together to improve the lives of the most vulnerable.
Does this sound like you? If so, we offer:
- A mission focused on connecting low-income households and communities of color to new opportunities that support youth, families, and people on their journeys to start businesses or buy homes.
- A team with knowledgeable staff who show care and respect for their families and one another.
- A great opportunity for you to make a lasting impact that will extend from families to the community at large.
- A starting salary of $47,500 – 53,000 per year (paid hourly) and a generous benefits package.
This position's primary responsibilities include:
- Providing caregiver education through twice-monthly home visits and group meetings, using a curriculum aimed at children aged 0-5.
- Actively recruit families to participate in the program and manage a required caseload of 16 – 20.
- Completing all required documentation, such as attendance records and screening summaries, in a timely manner and strictly adhering to file-keeping guidelines.
- Becoming qualified to administer, review, and analyze developmental screenings used as a tool in seeking appropriate resources.
- Assessing each family's needs and providing developmentally appropriate information and support.
Our ideal candidate must have:
- A minimum of one year of relevant work or educational experience in Early Childhood Educational environments.
- One or more years of experience working with young children and their caregivers within a multicultural setting and an understanding of the Latino culture is required.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to perform required home visits.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
- The ability to remain adaptable and calm during high-stress situations.
- The ability to develop and foster mutually trusting and respectful relationships with families.
- Flexibility in their schedule, with the occasional evening/weekend required to provide support during events.
- The ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish.
It would be great if you also have:
- Some college-level education in Early Childhood Education.
- “Nurturing Parenting” Certification or other early childhood education certification.
- One or more years of experience leading developmental activities with children and their caregivers.
- Experience with case management.
- Knowledge of community resources, including those available in Multnomah County.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES:
Hacienda CDC recognizes the excellent leadership and teamwork capabilities of those who have served our country and acknowledges their unique viewpoints. We recognize how these skills can greatly impact our organization and the communities we serve. Therefore, all veterans are welcome and encouraged to apply. Please include your military experience on your resume so that we can prioritize you.
We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications as described or if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform job duties.
BENEFITS:
- Medical/Vision (HMO, PPO, HDHP options)
- Dental (PPO, HMO/ortho)
- Hacienda covers 90% of employee-only health premiums, 70% of family health premiums, 100% of dental
- 4-Day Workweek - usually Monday - Thursday
- Paid Time Off (0-2 yrs/3.6 weeks, 3-4 yrs/4.6 weeks, 5-9 yrs/5.6 weeks)
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 40I(k) Plan, 2% company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Paid Parental Leave – 6 weeks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Laptop
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
LOCATION:
Hacienda CDC headquarters are located in the Cully neighborhood, near the Portland Airport.
ABOUT HACIENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC)
Hacienda CDC is a Latino-led Community Development Corporation that strengthens families by providing affordable housing, homeownership support, economic advancement, and educational opportunities.
Hacienda CDC was formed in 1992 to provide necessary housing and supportive services in Cully, a low-income, predominantly Latinx community. Today, we have 11 affordable housing communities with over 730 affordable rental homes in North and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Molalla, and Oregon City, serving over 2,100 people each year, and new affordable homes are being developed in Hillsboro. We embrace a holistic approach to development and serving Latinos throughout the region with programs in community economic development, homeownership, and youth and family services. Over the last 30 years, we have grown to become Oregon’s largest Latino-led, Latino-serving housing organization.
We are a group of dedicated professionals committed to quality outcomes. We also value work-life balance and self-care so that we remain strong and sustainable over the long term.
PAY:
The salary and wage range Hacienda advertises for the position means that the starting pay offered to the candidate will fall within the range posted. We recognize that each candidate brings with them a unique combination of experiences, education, skills, and abilities; therefore, the offer will be tailored to the individual.
A bilingual Spanish premium of up to 3% is available after 90 days upon successful completion of a language assessment. (According to policy, even if language is not required or preferred, a person can get a 1% increase).
TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position. If you require special assistance in completing your application, please call 504-961-6416.
HACIENDA CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.