Early Learning Specialist

Job Description:

Early Learning Specialist

Description

Introduction

Join Our Team as a Family Resource Center Early Learning Specialist

The City of Scottsdale is seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Learning Specialist to support our Family Resource Center and help empower families with children ages 0-5. In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening early childhood development, expanding parent education opportunities, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where families can learn, connect, and thrive.

As an Early Learning Specialist, you will collaborate closely with community partners, lead early learning programs and workshops, and support families in accessing the resources they need to promote school readiness and healthy child development. If you are committed to supporting young children and their caregivers, value community engagement, and enjoy creating meaningful educational experiences, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact in Scottsdale.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $31.04/hour .

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Family Studies or related field is required from an accredited educational institution.
• Two years of paid work experience in an educational setting with children from birth to age five and experience providing trainings for/or working with adults.
• An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: Master's Degree.
• Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and or certifications may be required of some positions based on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a department(s).

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Work Environment/Physical Demands

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Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are essential components of the selection process and must be completed in their entirety for your candidacy to be considered. Please ensure that each section is fully completed and all questions are answered thoroughly. Do not substitute responses with “See Resume.” Incomplete answers, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from further consideration.

Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely align with the requirements of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process, which may include a panel interview. Candidates selected to move forward will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, which may include the following:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are calculated based on a full-time schedule of 2,080 hours per year and a part-time schedule of 1,040 hours per year. Work experience may at times substitute for education on a year-for-year basis; however, depending on the job classification, education may not be used as a substitute for required work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$26.41 - $35.68 Hourly