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

Health and wellness programs

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.

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, including home visits, connecting families to resources, and ensuring continuity of services for enrolled expectant families and children ages 0-3.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to obtain Home Visitor CDA within one year.
• Experience with young children and families.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use Word/Outlook.
• Valid driver's license and insured vehicle or reliable transportation.
• Clearances completed during pre-employment.
• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with children and families.
• Facilitate home visits and connect families to resources.
• Coordinate socialization/family days and support continuity of services.
• Collaborate with inclusive education and support teams.
• Maintain documentation and scheduling as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Home Visitor CDA Credential (within 1 year of hire)

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.