Early Head Start Home Based Teacher for Hancock/McDonough Counties

Pact Headstart; Camp Point (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Early Head Start Home Based Teacher to work with families in Hancock and McDonough Counties. This full-time position emphasizes the importance of parents as educators and requires a commitment to fostering child development. You will engage with families through home visits and provide support tailored to their needs. Ideal candidates will possess an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, along with reliable transportation. Join a passionate team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.

Qualifications

• Requires commitment to parents as educators of their own children.
• Must have an Associate Degree or CDA within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to accommodate parent needs and maintain enrollment.
• Travel area wide to access clients' homes and socialization sites.

Skills

Commitment to Parents as educators

Ability to complete home visits

Reliable transportation

Valid Illinois drivers’ license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Early Head Start Home Based Teacher for Hancock/McDonough Counties

This position is full-time, full year. Starting pay is $19.54 per hour.

Qualifications include:

1. Requires the commitment to Parents as educators of their own children.
2. Requires educational equivalent completion of the 12th grade and be at least 19 years of age.
3. Requires an Associate Degree or higher or a Child Development Associate (CDA) within 18 months from date of employment. If employee has a degree not related to Early Childhood, they must take a minimum of four classes in Child Growth & Development.
4. Requires two years of supervised experience working with children in early childhood education if employee does not have a 2 year degree or 60 credit hours in ECE or related field (Parents as Teachers Certification requirement).
5. Requires ability to complete evening and/or weekend home visits in order to accommodate parent needs and maintain enrollment.
6. Requires the ability to travel area wide, and to access the homes of clients and socialization sites within a designated territory. Requires reliable transportation, a valid Illinois drivers’ license and proof of agency requirements for automobile insurance.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and transcripts to HR at 2090 Highway 24, Camp Point, IL 62320 or Email to: [e-mail]. An online application is also available on PACT’s website, www.pactheadstart.com, under the ‘Job Openings’ tab. EOE