Family Educator

Youth In Need; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Youth In Need in St. Louis is looking for a dedicated Family Educator to partner with children and families, helping them achieve individualized development goals. This role requires experience in social services or early childhood education and a commitment to supporting low-income families.

The position offers starting pay of $22 per hour, benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high-school diploma or equivalent.
• More than one year of experience in social services or early childhood education.
• Experience working with low-income children and families.

Responsibilities

• Partner with children and families to formulate individualized child development goals.
• Engage families in identifying their strengths, needs, and interests.

Skills

Experience in social services

Understanding of child development

Ability to engage families

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Would you like a career that changes lives while working with a team built on shared values? Look no further! At Youth In Need, we value community and relationships. We encourage courageous spaces, leaning into discomfort and stretching your learning muscles. As a Family Educator, you'll partner with children and families to formulate individualized child development goals and engage families in identifying their strengths, needs, and interests to lay a foundation for lifelong family success.

Our Company

Youth In Need has been around since 1974 helping to create safe places for the area's most vulnerable children. We serve more than 8,000 children, teens, and families at nearly 100 locations in six counties in Eastern Missouri.

This Position

We are looking for a Family Educator with a minimum of a high‑school diploma (or equivalent) and more than one year of experience in social services or early childhood education. Experience working with low‑income children and families in a social service or educational setting is required. CPR certification and a Class E driver’s license are mandatory.

The position is hourly, starting at $22 per hour for individuals with the required CDA credential or equivalent. Prior to obtaining the required credential, the starting rate is $16 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at low cost
• Paid Time Off including 12 holidays, 1 floating holiday, 12 sick days, and 2 weeks vacation (which increases with years of service)
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunity for growth

Youth In Need is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to ability, age, ancestry, color, cultural background, faith/religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, income, marital status, national origin, political belief/affiliation, pregnancy, race, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.