Under the direction of the Kids Town Director, the Family Advocate/Assistant Teacher is responsible for working with all enrolled families at Kids Town Preschool to provide support during their assigned time. The Family Advocate recruits and enrolls families, provides case management to enrolled families including linkage to all needed support services, and works with the Kids Town Director to plan and implement marketing strategies. The position is also responsible for assisting the Head Teachers and Teachers with providing a variety of developmentally and age appropriate activities for children in a safe environment, as well as assisting Head Teachers with parent conferences. Performance is reviewed on a continuous basis with specific goals and objectives identified throughout the year. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, working 40 hours a week. The schedule for this position is based on the needs of the preschool.

Minimum Requirements:

· An AA or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.

· Proof of passing a Live Scan fingerprinting clearance, a physical examination, provide negative results from a TB test, and provide immunization record.

· Experience providing services to immigrant families

· Ability to establish rapport with and respect for children and their parents.

· Ability to create a feeling of confidence and self-esteem in children and their families.

· Bilingual capacity (English/Korean).

· Experience in working with diverse cultures.

· Ability to organize and prepare documentation in a timely manner.

· Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

· Physical requirements: Able to lift a child weighing up to 40 lbs., able to bend, reach and lift up to or above head-level, able to hear a child calling for help, able to see a child on the playground, able to sit for long periods of time, able to climb and descend stairways, able to kneel or sit on floor for up to thirty(30) minutes at a time while working with children, able to work in a moderate to loud environment, seeing to inspect the field and written documents; ability to communicate with KYCC staff, affiliates, clients and public; sitting for extended periods of time; and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.

Please visit our website for more information about working at KYCC, a detailed job description and to apply directly. Applications are only accepted through the KYCC website : https://www.kyccla.org/join-2/employment/ 

Excellent benefits package, great staff and supportive management. 

**No phone calls or visits, please. ** 
KYCC is an EOE and E-Verify employer. 

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