Early Head Start Home Based Teacher for Schuyler/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 join their team. This full-time role involves working closely with parents to empower them in their children's education. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to early childhood education, have reliable transportation, and be prepared to conduct home visits as needed. With a supportive work environment, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while fostering the growth and development of young children. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to support families, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Commitment to parents as educators and reliable transportation are essential.
• Must have an Associate Degree or CDA within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to support parents and maintain enrollment.
• Travel within designated territory to access clients' homes.

Skills

Commitment to Parents as educators

Ability to complete home visits

Reliable transportation

Experience in early childhood education

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 Schuyler/McDonough Counties

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

Qualifications include:

1. Commitment to Parents as educators of their own children.
2. Educational equivalent completion of the 12th grade and be at least 19 years of age.
3. 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. 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. Ability to complete evening and/or weekend home visits in order to accommodate parent needs and maintain enrollment.
6. 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 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