Somerville Public Schools · 13 hours ago
SFLC Playgroup Facilitator
Somerville, MA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSomerville Public Schools is dedicated to providing comprehensive support for prenatal to early childhood services. The SFLC Playgroup Facilitator will implement developmentally appropriate playgroups for children ages birth to 5, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment for children and their families.
EducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children (Birth-5yrs)
Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate circle time which includes book reading and songs
Integrate parent support and Strengthening Families content into the playgroup routine
Support development & implementation of the parent education component
Recognize parents as their child’s first & primary teacher
Provide parents with resources and referrals as necessary
Support parents, guardians, caregivers, and children as they engage with the group
Engage with all children and their families during every playgroup
Encourage all children to interact and work cooperatively
Maintain a positive productive atmosphere during every playgroup
Work cooperatively in a team
Participate in professional development trainings and staff meetings
Adhere to the SFLC policies and procedures
Maintain a clean and organized environment
Maintain playgroup attendance records
Commits to providing and promoting equitable practices to ensure access for all families
Performs other job-related duties as required
Qualification
Preferred
Experience working with parents and children birth to 5yrs old in a group setting
Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment for culturally diverse families
Experience working with ethnically and economically diverse communities
Experience working with families with children with special needs
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with parents, children and staff
Ability to develop strong working relationships with others
Ability to organize, operate independently and multi-task
Degree or Course work in early childhood and special education preferred
Proficiency in a language or languages other than English is preferred
Deep commitment to closing opportunity gaps and promoting equitable practices
Company
Somerville Public Schools
Somerville Public Schools offers grades from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Francis Gorski
Chief Financial Officer
Ana Maria Nieto
Coordinator of Prenatal to School Entry Partnership Alignment and Grant Development
Recent News
2025-10-25
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