About the position
Capital Area Head Start is seeking a Part Time Early Head Family Educators to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families. As a n Early Head Start Family Educator , you will work in collaboration w ith our inclusive education and support teams to provide comprehensive home-based services . This includes establishing positive relationships with children and families , facilitating home visits, helping families access necessary information, resources, and services, facilit at ing socialization/ family days, and ensur ing continuity of services for enrolled expectant families and children ages 0-3.
Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive home-based services.
• Establish positive relationships with children and families.
• Facilitate home visits.
• Help families access necessary information, resources, and services.
• Facilitate socialization/family days.
• Ensure continuity of services for enrolled expectant families and children ages 0-3.
Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain Home Visitor Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within one year of hire
• Experience working with young children and families, providing knowledge of early childhood development, family services and developmentally appropriate practice
• Basic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems
• Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle or public transportation
• Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
• Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference
Nice-to-haves
• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start
Benefits
• Medical
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Extensive training and learning opportunities
• Career development and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines
• Health and wellness programs