Family Educator

Child Start; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

403(b) retirement plan

9 paid holidays

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Child Start seeks a dedicated Family Educator to conduct weekly home visits and support families raising children ages 0-3. You will guide parents, use curricula to develop individualized lesson plans, and help families access community resources.

Responsibilities include promoting preventive health care, coordinating with pregnant parents, and maintaining clear documentation. Flex scheduling is available; this on-site role requires a US work authorization. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Family Development or Early Childhood from a four-year college or university or related field with nine hours of Early Childhood coursework
• Less than twelve months of experience with infants or toddlers
• Office and computer knowledge required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills preferred and ability to respond effectively in human service situations preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly home visits, building stable relationships and support structures with families
• Respond to family-identified needs and help them access community resources
• Partner with families in goal-setting to advance family well-being
• Develop age-appropriate, individualized lesson plans using research-backed curricula and parent input
• Ensure families access preventative health care and keep children up to date on well-child and dental exams and immunizations
• Support pregnant parents through pregnancy and beyond
• Maintain high-quality documentation of actions with families
• Plan and participate in center PLAY Groups to support socialization and family involvement
• Attend trainings and meetings to advance professional skills and team cohesion

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Family Development or Early Childhood

Tools

Office suite

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Family Educator to join our team. As a Family Educator, you will be responsible for conducting home visits, where you will support families in raising healthy, happy, and successful children. You will work closely with parents and caregivers of children ages 0-3 to provide educational opportunities and guidance for parents, as well as conduct assessments to identify where our help is needed most. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child development, family dynamics, and best practices in education and social services.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position involves frequent evenings, and schedules vary week to week between staff and family needs. Days may begin as early as 7:30 a.m. and end as late as 8:00 p.m. Our goal is to meet with families when it is convenient for them, therefore our schedules meet their needs.

FLEX SCHEDULING is available, however this position can work no more than 40 hours per week.

• Conduct weekly home visits, where you will build stable and reliable relationships and support structures with families
• Respond to family-identified needs and help them gain access to community resources
• Partner with families in their own goal-setting process to advance family well-being
• Use research-backed curricula and parent input to develop age-appropriate and individualized lesson plans for children
• Ensure families are connected to preventative health care measures, and encourage that children remain current on well-child exams, dental exams, and immunizations
• Support pregnant parents through their pregnancy journey and beyond
• Maintain high-quality documentation regarding actions with families
• Plan and participate in center PLAY Groups to support socialization and program involvement for the whole family unit
• Attend trainings and meetings with enthusiasm and fervor to advance professional skills and team cohesion.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Family Development or Early Childhood field from four-year College or university or related field with nine hours of Early Childhood coursework.
• Requires less than twelve months of experience with infants or toddlers.
• Office and computer knowledge required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills preferred and ability to respond effectively in human service situations preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Child Start's Family Educator position is $18.24 per hour, 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year.

Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 9 paid holidays each year
• and much more!

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.

Must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.