Head Start- Family Educator

Keystone Human Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Capital Area Head Start is seeking Early Head Start Family Educators 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,

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: Word, Outlook; ability to use web-based systems.
• Valid driver’s license and access to insured vehicle or reliable transportation.
• Successful completion of pre-employment process and clearances (Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse, FBI).
• Passion, enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to make a difference.
• Head Start or Early Head Start experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with children and families and provide home-based services.
• Facilitate home visits, socialization/family days, and continuity of services for 0-3.
• Help families access information, resources, and services they need.

Skills

Passion

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Home Visitor CDA Credential

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Web-based systems

Job description

Capital Area Head Start is seeking Early Head Start Family Educators 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 full time, flexible schedule, and earn a minimum of $18.42 per hour. Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, 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 equivalent
• Ability to obtain Home Visitor Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within one year of hire
• Experience working with young children and families, providing knowledge of early childhood development, family services and developmentally appropriate practice
• Basic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems
• Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle or public transportation
• Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
• Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference
• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred
  
  

Keystone 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.