Early Head Start Home Based Educator

momentum-formerly-ucpla; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave

Credit Union Benefits and Discounts

$750.00 Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Plan (403B)

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in Torrance, California is seeking an Early Head Start (EHS) - Home Based Educator. You will provide family-centered services and implement a curriculum through home visits and community engagement. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and have experience with children aged birth to 36 months. Competitive benefits are offered, including medical insurance and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Minimum of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) required.
• Two (2) years experience working with children ages birth to 36 months required.
• Must have first aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Experience in Early Head Start or Head Start programs preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Must have first aid and CPR certification.
• Pass post-offer background screening and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Plan developmentally appropriate activities.
• Provide family support through visits.
• Prepare lesson plans and assessments.
• Communicate with parents and guardians.
• Participate in data collection and reporting.
• Writes evaluations of each child's progress.
• Ensures compliance with state/local regulations for child care.
• Participates in data collection, record keeping, and reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum implementation

Family support

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

12 semester units in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Schedule Available:

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per work week (full-time)

Momentum is currently hiring an Early Head Start (EHS) - Home Based Educator for our Torrance clinic. As the EHS Home Based Educator, you will work closely with the Early Head Start program in providing high quality family-centered services.

Benefits (Full-time):

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave
• Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
• $750.00 Referral Bonus Program
• Retirement Plan (403B)

EHS Home Based Educator Essential Responsibilities:

• Knows, understands, and implements curriculum through planning developmentally appropriate activities
• Implements a curriculum and provides family support through weekly home, community, and child care visits
• Prepares lesson plans
• Provides on-going assessments of infants/toddlers using appropriate assessment tools
• Organizes and facilitates socialization events and family trainings
• Communicates and provides parents/guardians with feedback, education, and support
• Prepare written evaluations of each child's progress
• Complies with state and local regulations regarding the care of children
• Participate in data collection, record keeping, and reporting
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet departments and/or business needs

EHS Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; required
• Minimum of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE); required
• Two (2) years experience working with children ages birth to 36 months; required
• Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; required
• Experience working with children with special needs, preferred
• Experience in Early Head Start or Head Start programs; preferred
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish; strongly preferred
• Must have first aid and CPR certification
• Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, physical exam, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds

With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.

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