Head Start Home Visitor

CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC

Barre (VT)

On-site

USD 26,353 - 34,164

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC is seeking a Home Visitor to join their Barre/Berlin team. This full-time role involves supporting families in enhancing their skills as primary educators for their children. Responsibilities include working with a caseload to provide individualized services and developing expertise in preschool development. Candidates should have a CDA or equivalent, experience with preschoolers, and a flexible schedule, with competitive pay ranging from $19.13 to $24.80 per hour and an array of benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

Minimum CDA or relevant degree in early childhood education.
Experience with preschool children and understanding parenting issues.
Ability to commit to flexible work schedules, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Support parents as primary educators of their children.
Develop expertise in preschool development and individualized services.
Work cooperatively with Head Start staff to deliver quality services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Engagement with children and adults

Planning and implementing child-centered experiences

Knowledge of community resources

Education

CDA or comparable credential in early childhood education

Tools

Valid driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Position

Capstone is seeking a Home Visitor to join our Barre/Berlin team. The home visitor works with an assigned caseload of families to support parents in strengthening their skills as the primary educators of their children. Home visitors develop and apply expertise in preschool development, assessment and implementation of individualized services. The home visitor works cooperatively with other Head Start staff in the Washington County area to deliver quality services to all enrolled families and to further the mission of Head Start. This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

Minimum of home visitor setting CDA or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate or baccalaureate degree in early childhood education
Experience working with preschool children and their families, understanding parenting issues, adult learning styles, and sensitivity to the needs of low-income families.
Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance required.
Ability to commit to a flexible work schedule that includes some evening and weekend hours.
Knowledge of community resources.

Competencies and other requirements for this position include

Excellent communication skills with both young children and adults.
Demonstrated competency in engaging in effective, nurturing interactions with children and adults.
Ability to plan and implement appropriate, child‑centered learning experiences.
Familiarity with community resources and supportive services.
Positive regard for and ability to engage with diverse populations and people with low incomes.
Commitment to leading and working collaboratively with a team toward shared goals and objectives.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with a 40‑hour per week standard schedule and competitive pay at $19.13 – $24.80 per hour. Capstone's full-time benefits program offers generous paid time off; health, dental, and life insurance plans; and a 401k retirement plan with employer match. Head Start programs also offer and support exceptional opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits