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Tufts Medicine Parent Child Educator in Melrose, Massachusetts
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Company Description
MelroseWakefield Healthcare is a coordinated system of hospitals, physician practices and community-based services providing care for communities throughout north suburban Boston. We are distinguished by the range of clinical care and services we provide locally for the continuum of care in clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center, as well as an affiliation with the Lawrence Memorial. Our focus is simple: a better approach to providing health care, we bring together top-quality primary, emergency and specialty care, locally. Everything you and your family need, right in your neighborhood to be your best healthy.
Job Description
The Parent Child Educator is responsible for leading a parent/child playgroup, a parent discussion group or parent support group. The responsibilities include:
Position Summary:
Plans and develop age-appropriate curriculum in conjunction with the Program Supervisor and other educators.
Leads discussion addressing parenting issues and concerns. Shares handouts with parents on child development, parenting issues or other articles of interest supplied by Program Supervisor.
References and researches resources and services available for families. Keeps track of any referrals made for monthly reports to Department of Early Education and Care.
Acts as an advocate for MelroseWakefield Healthcare and all NSCFRN programs.
Organizes curriculum supplies, cleans class spaces, washes toys after parent/child group.
Receives a minimum of 6 hours of professional development per year by attending education workshops or conferences. A copy of Certificate of Attendance will be maintained on file.
Maintains current First Aid and CPR certificate on file with Program Supervisor.
Attends the majority of 10-12 monthly staff meetings.
Performs other duties that might be assigned by Program Supervisor.
Works closely with other staff in a collaborative team environment. Interactions made include working with all MelroseWakefield Healthcare staff, Wakefield Public Schools CFCE Program Director other outside vendors and members of the community.
Qualifications
College Degree Preferred in Early Childhood Education or similar experience.
At least 1 year experience working with young children.
Ability to organize activities, supervise children and interact with adults.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .