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

Wellness programs

Job summary

Capital Area Head Start is seeking a part-time Family Educator to support families and promote positive child development through home visits and community resources.

You will collaborate with education and support teams, coordinate family activities, and help ensure continuity of services for infants and toddlers while maintaining a flexible schedule and a commitment to empowerment and empowerment of families.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based services and establish positive relationships with children and families.
• Conduct home visits and facilitate access to information, resources, and services.
• Coordinate socialization/family days and ensure continuity of services for enrolled children 0–3.

Skills

Experience with families

Early childhood knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA 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 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.