Job Description
Job Description:
Job Description:
Title: Program Administrator - Bilingual in Spanish - Vallejo First 5 Center
Benefits:
Pay rate: $23 - $24 an hour based on experience
Full Time 40 hours - Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm; Wednesday 10:30am-7pm (some weekend and evenings may be required but only occasionally and with notice)
Agency and Federal Holiday pay
Employee assistance program, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, commuter benefits.
Medical insurance (based on total weekly hours)
Professional development opportunities
Who You Are:
You are a bilingual, community-centered professional who thrives in a versatile role that blends traditional administrative responsibilities with elements of teaching, facilitation, and relationship-building. You enjoy both managing the details behind the scenes and engaging directly with children, families, and the community.
What You Bring:
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written)
A passion for serving diverse communities and creating inclusive, welcoming spaces
Comfort and confidence in facilitating activities for young children and supporting parent/caregiver learning
Strong verbal and written communication skills
A natural ability to build relationships with children, caregivers, colleagues, and community members
Experience or interest in teaching, family engagement, or early childhood programming
Administrative & Operational Strengths:
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage logistics, scheduling, and communication
Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms) and other digital tools
Skilled in social media outreach (especially Facebook, Instagram, and Canva)
Comfortable with clerical tasks, data entry, and maintaining accurate records
Able to lift 25 pounds regularly as part of program setup and takedown
Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
Preferred Experience:
Early Childhood Education (ECE) units and/or work in a childcare or family-serving setting
Experience with community events, program coordination, or volunteer management
Position Overview:
As the lead of the administrative team, you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth and welcoming operation of the Center. This versatile position combines administrative leadership, family engagement, program coordination, and bilingual communication.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative Leadership & Operations
Serve as the lead for the administrative team
Manage and maintain the Center’s Facebook and Instagram accounts
Oversee the opening and closing of the Center
Handle phone calls, clerical duties, and prepare monthly reports
Ensure the Center is clean, organized, and equipped for programming
Support general Center duties and operations as part of a collaborative team
Support Center leadership in the development and implementation of processes and procedures related to funding administration, including CalAIM claims
Family Engagement & Communication
Serve as the warm, welcoming presence for new and returning families
Assist families with registration and placement in appropriate programming
Provide interpretation for workshops and classes as needed
Translate written and verbal materials between English and Spanish
Program & Event Support
Create marketing materials for events and classes
Coordinate and lead open play space activities and engaging programming for children and families
Provide childwatch during designated times when parents are participating in adult-only programming
Support events and Center visits as needed
Training & Educational Support
Receive training and facilitate a parent education class or group each session
Be trained in administering Ages and Stages developmental screenings and conduct screenings each session
Receive Community Health Worker (CHW) certification in alignment with CalAIM requirements to support family engagement, care coordination, and education services
Coordinate and manage Parent Volunteers to support Center programming
Who We Are:
The Vallejo First 5 Center, a program of Bay Area Community Resources, is the first and only free-standing community center of its kind in Solano County. The center offers free programs that help parents/caregivers nurture and support their young children so they grow up healthy, happy, and positioned for success. The program focuses on parent education, early learning opportunities, family literacy, and community resources. Classes are for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers to participate in together, in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. Local community partners are also stationed within the center on a rotational basis so our families gain access to services they need onsite.
About Us:
Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.
BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.
Visit our website at www.bacr.org.
Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.
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About Us:
Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.
BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.
Visit our website at www.bacr.org.
Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.