Parent Partner- SPARK Program

Overview:

Provides pre-kindergarten literacy services and interventions to children and families eligible for the SPARK Program and maintains highest standards in educational practice and adherence to the SPARK model. Assists in planning, evaluating, and controlling program services and ensuring that standards are met. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.

HOURS: This role is part time, 16hrs per week and can vary from day to afternoon shifts. Applicants need to have availablity from 8am-6pm, Mon- Fri

Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?:

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.

Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

We’re 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.

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Responsibilities:

• Expertly uses and serves as a resource for the educational processes, assessments, and SPARK Program specific competencies.

• Actively assists in recruitment of children and families eligible for the SPARK program. Develops learning plans, completes required documentation, and analyzes reports for areas of improvement.

• Accomplishes the goals of the SPARK Program through support of policies and procedures, promotes public awareness and maintains community relationships.

• Maintains professional standards and serves as a role model by setting goals and participating in activities by staying informed of current education developments.

• Ensures strict confidentiality regarding all matters involving children, families, and SPARK team members.

Qualifications:

Education Requirement: BS in early childhood education, K-3 education, child development or related field, required.

Licensure Requirement: Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Skills:

• Basic computer skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience: Five years recent experience in early childhood education, K-3 education, home visiting or equivalent combination of education/experience preferred.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Permanent