upcoming grant deadline: 05/15/2024
Position Description:
Conduct outreach, conduct surveys, participate in peer-learning groups, parent workshops and special events, recruit and engage
parents/guardians, participate in trainings, serve as AFEL spokesperson and assist with program/curriculum implementation.
Program Overview:
The project goal is to increase awareness and build support around the importance of accessibility to quality early childhood
education in the West Philadelphia Promise Neighborhoods within the 19104 zip code. The West Philadelphia AFEL Family
Ambassadors will share information about quality pre-K programs, Stars ratings and resources with area families, as well as assess
caregivers’ perspective and rationale for their early childhood education decisions. PEC is working with Drexel University to create an
education support system for families and students in the community with a strong emphasis on literacy, assistance with
Kindergarten readiness and children reading at grade level by third grade.
Qualifications for this part-time temporary position include:
o Resident of at least one of the project areas; Mantua, Powelton, West Powelton, Saunders Park and Belmont preferred
o Be the parent, guardian or care giver of at least 1 child 0-8 years.
o Interest in Early Childhood Education
o Must be available to work up to 15 hours per month, including some weekends and evenings
o Ability to walk distances and stand for lengthy periods of time
o Excellent written and verbal Communication skills
o Must have basic computing knowledge and ability to access email
o Ability to problem solve and work under limited supervision
o Dependable, conscience, critical thinker and team player
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct door-to-door outreach, canvassing, resource tabling and survey administration, clerical duties, facilitate Chat & Chew
workshops, coordinate reading clubs and Community Book Depot’s, set-up for special events, conduct hospitality and receptionist
duties, family engagement, attend trainings, participate in professional development, promote AFEL through public speaking
platforms, serve as AFEL spokesperson, data entry, conduct childcare, engage and advocate for quality ECE with families.
Please send resumes to jcrisomia@pec-cares.org
