Early Head Start Family Educator

DeKalb Health; Lincoln (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid holidays & vacation

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

NEMCSA is seeking an Early Head Start Family Educator in Lincoln, MI to partner with families during crucial years of a child’s development. You’ll perform home visits, support learning at home and in centers, and connect families with health and community resources.

You’ll monitor growth, provide guidance on nutrition, health, and school readiness, and ensure accurate records while upholding confidentiality and standards.

Qualifications

• Home-based CDA credential or equivalent coursework with 1 year childcare or family-work experience.
• Associates or (preferred) Bachelors degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Michigan driver license; CPR and First Aid certificates.
• Family Service Worker, CDA, Parents as Teachers Educator, or PITC credential preferred or may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging early childhood education and family support in home and center settings.
• Conduct weekly home visits to support development and strengthen parent-child relationships.
• Facilitate parent-child activities and family learning opportunities.
• Provide prenatal education and connect families to community resources.
• Monitor children's growth and development through screenings and assessments.
• Offer guidance on development, health, nutrition, and school readiness.
• Connect families with health and social services as needed.
• Maintain records and uphold confidentiality and professional standards.

Skills

CDA credential

Childcare experience

Driver license

CPR and First Aid

Education

Associates Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Bachelors Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Job description

• Location Lincoln, MI, 48742,United States
• Base Pay $21.05 / Hour
• Job Category Early Head Start
• Employee Type Full Time_D68161985

• Email [e-mail]

About NEMCSA

At NEMCSA, we help children, families, and communities thrive. As a nonprofit Community Action Agency serving Northeast Michigan, we're committed to creating opportunities, supporting self-sufficiency, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing economic hardship. We're also proud to be recognized as a aDetroit Free Press Top Workplace, reflecting our commitment to a positive culture, supportive teams, and meaningful work.

What You’ll Love About Us:

• To keep you healthy: Medical/Rx, Vision, and Dental insurance with employee coverage at no cost.
• To help prepare you for the future: Generous employer 401(k) contributions, plus Life and Disability Insurance.
• Flexibility: We value work-life balance and offer flexibility whenever possible.
• Time for what matters: 10+ paid holidays each year, generous vacation time, and sick leave benefits.
• Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities: Employment with NEMCSA may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What You'll Do

As an Early Head Start Family Educator, you'll partner with families during some of the most important years of a child's development. Through home visits, parent-child activities, and family support services, you'll help parents build confidence, strengthen relationships, and support their child's learning and growth from pregnancy through age three.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver engaging early childhood education and family support services in home and center-based settings.
• Conduct weekly home visits that support children's development and strengthen parent-child relationships.
• Facilitate parent-child socialization experiences and family learning opportunities.
• Support pregnant women and families with prenatal education and access to community resources.
• Monitor children's growth and development through screenings and ongoing assessments.
• Provide guidance on child development, parenting, health, nutrition, and school readiness.
• Connect families with health, social service, and early intervention resources as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality and professional standards.

Most importantly, you'll help families build strong foundations for lifelong learning, healthy development, and future success.

Requirements

What We’ll Love About You:

• Minimum of home-based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate's or bachelor's degree and one year experience in childcare or early childhood setting or working with families with young children is required.
• Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field Bachelors Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred.
• Employees in this position must possess reliable transportation, a valid Michigan driver license, and CPR and First Aid Certificates. A Family Service Worker, CDA, Parents as Teachers Educator, or PITC credential is preferred and may be required once hired.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver license are required.

Most importantly, you're passionate about partnering with families, supporting young children's development, and helping parents build strong foundations for lifelong learning and success.

Summary

A Few Words From Legal:

The chosen applicant will be required to submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check to determine eligibility for employment. You must possess an acceptable form of identification prior to attending your fingerprinting appointment. Preferred ID types include: Unexpired State issued driver's license; identification card with photo issued by a Federal or Michigan Government Agency. Failure to submit fingerprints will result in an ineligibility for hire within this program.
Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.
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Mission of the agency:

Enhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.