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Bilingual Early Learning Specialist

Lane Community College

life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, sick time, long term disability

United States, Oregon, Eugene

4000 East 30th Avenue (Show on map)

Jul 17, 2026

Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement:	Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement	Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586. Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970 Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	260065
Job Title:	Bilingual Early Learning Specialist
Applicant Notification:	Department Information Quality Care Connections is seeking to hire a Full-Time Bilingual Early Learning Specialist. Lane uses a redacted application for screening Minimum Qualifications. Please complete the online application in its entirety. See our FAQs for more details. Search Information Provide all documents as requested. A resume may not take the place of any section of the application. Unofficial transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See the instructions below. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered. Bilingual fluency in the Spanish Language is required Bilingual required positions are paid one salary level higher than the current classification. Candidates may be asked to take verbal and written fluency assessments.
Location:	Main Campus, Main Campus
Classification:	Project Specialist 2
Position Type:	Classified
Anticipated Start Date:	Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:	Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:	$27.45 - $40.25 (Classified Hourly Pay Grade 13)
Salary/Compensation Statement:	Hourly wage reflects an approximate annual salary of $57,092 - $83,727. New employees may not be placed on the salary schedule higher than any current employee in this classification with the same or greater number of years' relevant experience. Lane's robust Benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, basic term life insurance, long term disability, vacation leave, personal time and paid sick leave. Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
Grant Statement:	This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant-funding.
Working Schedule:	Forty (40) hours per week; variable work hours based upon department needs; morning, evening and weekends may be required. Additional hours are granted based on department needs.
FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Position Status:	Permanent
Full/Part:	Full-Time
Annual Schedule:	260 Day (12 Month)
Annual Schedule Details:
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13607

Posting Text

Posting Date:	07/06/2026
Closing Date:	08/04/2026
Applicant Pool:	No
Open Until Filled:	No

Required Qualifications

Required Education:	Bachelor's degree with coursework or training in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Program Management, Public Administration, or a related field; or Step 10 or higher in the Oregon Registry. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Required Experience:	Two (2) years of direct experience in a combination of: Early Childhood Care and Education, including teaching, providing technical assistance, training, classroom observation, assessment, and reflective feedback. In program coordination, including independent project management.
Licensure or Certification Requirements	Valid Oregon driver's license or ability to travel throughout Lane County
Conditions of Employment:	The selected candidate must adhere to the confidentiality guidelines of the Department of Early Learning and Care and pass a criminal background check per OAR 471-007-0220. Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education	Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Step 10 in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO).
Preferred Experience	Experience with the Oregon Child Care System, including work as a child care center director, family child care owner/operator, Child Care Resource and Referral or system trainer. Experience in public speaking, presentations, and trainings in English and Spanish. Experience working with people from a variety of cultures, preferably the Latino Community. Experience in monitoring projects and compiling grant reports. Experience working in a community college or other public agency setting.
Language Statement	Bilingual English-Spanish with complete fluency in writing, reading and speaking is required. We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:	Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:	We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address in the optional Supplemental Question how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:	The Bilingual Early Learning Specialist coordinates and implements quality improvement initiatives, provider supports, bilingual outreach and engagement activities, technical assistance, coaching support, and grant-funded early learning projects through Quality Care Connections. Supports equitable access to early learning services and professional development opportunities for English- and Spanish-speaking providers through culturally responsive relationship-based practices, project coordination, and community collaboration.
Essential Functions:	Coordinate and implement quality improvement initiatives, grant-funded projects, provider support systems, and early learning activities by developing work plans, organizing priorities, tracking deliverables, and ensuring alignment with program goals, funding requirements, and organizational priorities. Provide relationship-based coaching, consultation, technical assistance, and individualized support to English- and Spanish-speaking child care providers and early learning programs through on-site visits, virtual support, observation, reflective practices, and resource navigation. Develop and facilitate professional development opportunities, trainings, Communities of Practice, and provider learning activities by identifying training needs, coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and delivering presentations in English and Spanish. Coordinate culturally responsive outreach, engagement, recruitment, and retention efforts for child care providers, particularly Spanish-speaking and historically underrepresented providers, through relationship-building, communication, presentations, and community partnerships. Support implementation of quality improvement systems, coaching practices, continuous quality improvement activities, and state or local early learning initiatives by assisting providers with goal setting, planning, documentation, and access to resources and supports. Develop, adapt, translate, and distribute bilingual communications, training materials, outreach materials, newsletters, presentations, social media content, and program resources to support provider engagement and equitable access to services. Coordinate and support meetings, collaborative initiatives, special events, and community engagement activities by scheduling, organizing logistics, communicating with partners, preparing materials, and supporting implementation and follow-through. Collect, maintain, track, and analyze program data, provider information, participation records, surveys, and documentation to support evaluation, reporting, compliance, continuous quality improvement, and informed decision-making. Prepare reports, summaries, evaluations, grant documentation, and other written materials for leadership, community partners, funding agencies, and state reporting requirements. Collaborate with Quality Care Connections staff, DELC, school districts, community organizations, higher education partners, and other agencies to coordinate services, strengthen provider supports, and advance program and community goals. Monitor program activities, timelines, expenditures, and deliverables to support compliance with grant requirements, contracts, organizational procedures, and state guidelines. Research community needs, provider trends, and funding opportunities and assist with development, coordination, and implementation of new projects, initiatives, grant activities, and program improvements. Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students. Other duties as assigned. Equity and Inclusion Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities. Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status. Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public. Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College's Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
Supervision Statement:	Reports to and works under the general supervision of a department chair or other supervisor. Work is performed independently according to College and department policies, State and federal rules or regulations and a knowledge of budgeting procedures, personnel practices, information analysis and report preparation. Work is reviewed for the accuracy of internal and external reports by verbal feedback, periodic conferences and annual evaluations. This position may coordinate and lead the work of project team members, office support staff, student employees, temporary staff, interns, and volunteers in support of assigned programs and projects. Responsibilities may include planning and organizing work, providing guidance on work methods and procedures, assigning and monitoring project-related tasks, establishing priorities and timelines, and serving as a resource to answer questions and resolve day-to-day operational issues. This position provides functional direction but does not have formal supervisory authority.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:	Work is primarily performed in an office, classroom, and community-based environment. Frequent sitting, computer use, virtual meetings, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting or carrying of materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds may be required. Position requires travel by car throughout Lane County to meetings, trainings, provider sites, and community events. Work Safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Knowledge of and Skills in: Early childhood education systems, child care quality standards, and early learning and care services Culturally responsive, equity-centered, and relationship-based practices when supporting diverse providers and communities Adult learning principles, professional development practices, coaching, and technical assistance strategies Building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with providers, community organizations, public agencies, and staff Coordinating multiple projects, priorities, timelines, trainings, and program activities simultaneously Exercising independent judgment, problem-solving, organization, and decision-making within established policies and program requirements Grant-funded programs, reporting requirements, compliance practices, and quality improvement systems Facilitating trainings, meetings, Communities of Practice, presentations, and collaborative activities Collecting, tracking, analyzing, and maintaining program data, records, reports, and documentation Ability to: Communicate effectively orally and in writing in both English and Spanish with providers, staff, families, and community partners Provide relationship-based coaching, consultation, technical assistance, and support to providers experiencing barriers or complex program needs Adapt, develop, translate, and distribute bilingual materials, resources, and communications for diverse audiences Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, cultural responsiveness, and effective working relationships in sensitive or complex situations
Applicant Instructions:	Applicant Instructions Lane uses a redacted application for screening Minimum Qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties. See our FAQs for more details. Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) may not take the place of any section in the application. Required Documents To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package: Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal. Resume - Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments. Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position. Transcripts - See instructions below. If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, Fax: 541-463-3970 Additional Documents and Letters of reference are not accepted. Questions? For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586 For position questions contact Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu How to monitor your application: Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search. Positions close at 9:00 pm.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts are Required If you have obtained a degree higher than the required education for this position, then unofficial transcripts are required to ensure an accurate salary placement is conducted. International degrees will require a foreign degree evaluation for their US equivalent. For more details, click here. Attach under "Optional Documents", fax, e-mail, deliver or mail to: Lane Community College Human Resources Posting#260065 Attn: Jill Deneault 4000 E 30th Ave Building #3/ 1st Floor Eugene, OR 97405 Fax: (541) 463-3970 Email: deneaultj@lanecc.edu
Union Association:	LCC Employees Federation (Classified)