Early Head Start Parent Educator

Earlylearningconnections; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate EHS Parent Educator to provide vital services to families with young children. In this rewarding role, you will conduct home visits to support caregivers, enhancing their skills as primary educators and connecting them with essential community resources. You'll also facilitate social interactions among caregivers, preparing children for preschool readiness. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families while fostering a supportive learning environment. If you are dedicated to early childhood education and community service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Knowledge of child development and family support services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly home visits to support caregivers in child development.
• Implement Family Partnership Agreements with caregivers.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Networking Skills

Educational Activities Planning

Social Interaction Modeling

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Family Studies and Human Development

Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work

Baccalaureate Degree in Rehabilitative Science

Baccalaureate Degree in Infant and Maternal Health

Job description

The EHS Parent Educator provides comprehensive services and home visits to pregnant women, infants, and toddlers. The Parent Educator delivers weekly home visits that encourage caregivers to develop and strengthen their skills as primary educators of their child(ren). During home visits, the Parent Educator provides support and information related to child development, educational activities, community resources, health, and social services.

Parent Educators also provide similar services to caregivers in a social setting to develop networking skills for caregivers, preschool readiness skills for children, and provide a setting for caregivers to model appropriate social interactions. The Parent Educator will partner with caregivers to implement a structured Family Partnership Agreement, which is designed to identify needs and assist in creating an action plan to meet them.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

PAKEYS Level C - Early Childhood Education Baccalaureate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree in family studies and human development, social work, rehabilitative science, infant and maternal health, or related social services field.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours all year round.