Family Educator - Home Visits, Child Development & Family Support

Child Start, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 44,425,000 - 60,105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Disability coverage (short-term & long

403(b) retirement plan

9 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Child Start, Inc. is seeking a Family Educator to conduct weekly home visits and support families with children aged 0-3. You will partner with parents to set goals, develop age-appropriate lesson plans, and promote well-being through education and outreach.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, coordination of resources, and ongoing professional development within a caring community program in Wichita, KS.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
• Requires less than twelve months of experience with infants or toddlers.
• Office and computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Family Development or Early Childhood

Job description

Child Start, Inc. is seeking a Family Educator to conduct weekly home visits and support families with children aged 0-3. You will partner with parents to set goals, develop age-appropriate lesson plans, and promote well-being through education and outreach.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, coordination of resources, and ongoing professional development within a caring community program in Wichita, KS.