Bright Beginnings Spanish Translator

Job Title

• Bright
• Beginnings
• Spanish
• Translator
• Reports To:
• Director of
• Family
• Literacy
• Expansion
• Classification:
• Non-exempt
• Part-Time: Approximately 10 hours per week; workdays may vary between 2–3 days per week
• Supervisory
• Responsibilities:
• None
• Start
• Date: 7/20/2026

The Mission Behind the Role At Grace Place, we believe a family's story doesn't have to be defined by poverty. Every day, we work to change that, through education, community, and a deep commitment to the families we serve. But that work doesn't happen without people who are organized, driven, and genuinely invested in what we're building.

That’s where you come in. The Bright Beginnings Spanish Translator supports the implementation of the Grace Place Family Literacy Model® by providing high-quality translation and language support within Parent Education classrooms. Working under the direction of program leadership, this role ensures Haitian Creole–speaking families can fully access instruction, participate meaningfully in learning, and stay connected to program resources and staff.

This position is part-time, approximately 10 hours per week, with a schedule that may vary between 2–3 days per week based on program needs and plays a key role in strengthening communication between families, educators, and program staff.

What Success Looks Like in This Role Bright Beginnings families are fully engaged in Parent Education classes, with Spanish-speaking participants actively understanding and participating in lessons. Translation is accurate, timely, and culturally responsive, allowing families to feel supported, included, and confident in the learning environment.

Strong relationships are built between families, staff, and translators, and communication flows smoothly so that student and family needs are understood and addressed quickly. Program staff are well-informed of family needs, and families are connected to appropriate support and resources when needed.

• What You Will Do
• Provide clear, accurate, and real-time translation of ideas, instruction, and discussion during scheduled Parent Education classes
• Review weekly Parent Time curriculum in advance to prepare for daily classroom translation
• Support communication between families and the Parent Education teacher to ensure student and family needs are understood and addressed
• Serve as a language liaison between students, families, teachers, and classmates to promote engagement and understanding
• Build positive, respectful relationships with families to foster trust, comfort, and participation in the classroom environment
• Translate for guest presenters, program meetings, orientations, and special Bright Beginnings events (including graduations and family engagement activities) as requested
• Assist with translation of written materials from English to Spanish and Spanish to English as needed
• Edit and proofread translated materials for accuracy, clarity, and cultural relevance when requested
• Support program administration with the distribution and explanation of announcements and program communications
• Assist Parent Education staff with classroom preparation and organization as needed
• Attend team meetings to stay informed on program updates, expectations, and logistics
• Refer families to program staff or appropriate supports when additional needs are identified
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education
• High School Diploma or GED required

• Experience
• Prior experience providing translation or interpretation support in an educational or community-based setting preferred

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to translate accurately in real time in an educational setting
• Experience working with diverse cultural and socioeconomic populations preferred
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and internet use
• Strong attention to detail, especially when translating written materials
• Commitment to the mission and core values of Grace Place
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment)
• Willingness to complete fingerprinting and background screening
• Compliance with Good Moral Character standards as described by DCF

Additional Information

• As members of the Grace Place team, we all value and support the organization’s Vision, Mission, Faith Statement, and Core Values.
• Work Environment: This position requires working in classroom settings with varying noise levels and environmental conditions.
• Position Type and Expected Hours: Part-time, approximately 10 hours per week, with a schedule that may vary between 2–3 days per week based on program needs, with occasional evenings or weekends as needed for events.
• Physical Demands: Extended periods of standing, sitting, and walking; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Additional Eligibility Requirements: Background check and fingerprinting required.

Organizational Competencies

The following competencies are organizational in nature in that all Grace Place employees are expected to exhibit these competencies and will be part of the basis for their performance evaluation.

Work Ethic and Commitment

Extent to which the employee takes pride in his or her work and is dedicated and committed to excellence in personal goals and organizational mission. Extent to which a significant volume of quality work is performed efficiently in a specified period of time; employee is a peak performer with a high energy level.

Initiative and Problem Solving

Degree to which employee takes active steps to set and achieve tasks/goals on a timely basis. Is a self-starter and solution-seeker who possesses a sense of urgency and takes action with minimal instruction. Is able to identify issues/problems and possible solutions and is willing to act on the solutions.

Service Orientation

Extent to which the employee understands and exhibits behaviors that enhance and improve the experience of various stakeholders: students/families, volunteers, donors/supporters, and community partners. Knows and acts upon what it takes to deliver value. Makes a genuine effort to listen to stakeholders and seeks to understand and resolve needs/issues.

Judgment and Decision Making

Ability to arrive at sound decisions in a timely manner with positive results. Understands and utilizes core values of organization and relevant policies and seeks appropriate guidance when needed.

Quality, Care, and Dependability

Extent to which work is accurate, thorough, and neat. Degree of reliability in performing tasks, following instructions and meeting deadlines. Employees possess the ability to produce reliable work without follow-up or inspection.

Teamwork and Interpersonal Relations

Extent to which employee is positive and projects a willing to-please attitude, cooperation, and team spirit. Understands goals of the department, as well as collaboration with other departments, and is willing to accommodate the personnel, tasks, and situations involved in order to accomplish department and organizational goals. Consider employee relationships with other staff, volunteers, students/families, and community partners.

Communication Skills (oral and written)

Communicates effectively and accurately both orally and in writing with individuals and groups; presents ideas in an organized, clear and concise manner; employs tact and discretion; listens well; offers appropriate feedback. Listen to others. Communicates with a clear message and is open to different perspectives. Ensure that the receiver hears and understands the message.

Job Knowledge and Technical Skills

Extent to which the employee possesses the practical and technical knowledge of duties, functions, work safety procedures, policies, and takes responsibility for reviewing and upgrading areas of expertise and development of new skills as needed.

Planning and Organizing

Level of effectiveness in planning and organizing daily work. Ability to achieve short- and long-range objectives. Assess organization of work and time management skills.

Professional Image

Extent to which the employee projects a professional image through appearance, conduct, and work areas. Background Screening Requirement All applicants must successfully complete required State and National background screening as a condition of employment prior to beginning work at Grace Place for Children and Families. Screening is conducted in accordance with applicable Florida law, including Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, and, when applicable, Chapter 408, Florida Statutes.

Background screening includes fingerprinting for FDLE and FBI criminal history checks and review through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Employment is contingent upon receipt, review, and approval of screening results. Clearinghouse

Clearinghouse | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration [https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening/clearinghouse] Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Grace Place values diversity in the workplace and among our partners and other stakeholders.

• It is the policy of Grace Place to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
• This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company sponsored employee activities.
• Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Grace Place where appropriate.
• Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.
• The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered.
• It is the responsibility of each supervisor at Grace Place to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment.
• All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation.
• Violation of these policies could be considered a disciplinary offense.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.