Head Start- Family Educator

Keystone Human Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement per eligibility

Job summary

Capital Area Head Start is seeking a part-time Family Educator to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families. You will work in collaboration with our inclusive education and support teams to provide comprehensive home-based services for children aged 0–3 and expectant families.

The position offers a part-time, flexible schedule with compensation of $18.42 per hour and a benefits package including medical, PTO, 401K, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain Home Visitor CDA within one year of hire.
• Experience with young children and families; knowledge of early childhood development.
• Basic computer skills; able to use Word, Outlook and web-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with children and families in home settings.
• Facilitate home visits and provide comprehensive home-based services.
• Help families access information, resources and services.
• Coordinate socialization/family days and ensure continuity for enrolled expectant families and children 0–3.

Skills

Experience with young children and/or

Knowledge of early childhood

Family services

Developmentally appropriate practice

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Home Visitor CDA credential (within 1 year)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Web-based systems

Job description

Capital Area Head Start is seeking a part time Family Educator to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families.As an Early Head Start Family Educator, you will work in collaboration with our inclusive education and support teams to provide comprehensive home-based services. This includes establishing positive relationships with children and families, facilitating home visits, helping families access necessary information, resources, and services, facilitating socialization/family days, and ensuring continuity of services for enrolled expectant families and children ages 0-3.Early Head Start Family Educators work a part time, flexible schedule, and earn a minimum of $18.42 per hour. Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, paid time off, 401K, and more!Capital Area Head Start values professional growth and wellbeing. Our team benefits from extensive training and learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs.Minimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentAbility to obtain Home Visitor Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within one year of hireExperience working with young children and families, providing knowledge of early childhood development, family services and developmentally appropriate practiceBasic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systemsValid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle or public transportationSuccessful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearancesPassion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a differenceExperience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferredKeystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.