Head Start Parent Educator

Earlylearningconnections; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Early Learning Connections is currently accepting applications for a Head Start Parent Educator for the Oakland site. BA or BS degree in human services, early childhood education, human development, or a related field preferred.

The HS Parent Educator provides comprehensive services and home visits to children 3-5 years of age. The Parent Educator delivers weekly home visits that encourage caregivers to develop and strengthen their skills as primary educators of their child(ren). During home visits, the Parent Educator provides support and information related to child development, educational activities, community resources, health, and social services.

Parent Educators also provide similar services to caregivers in a social setting in an effort to develop networking skills for caregivers, preschool readiness skills for children, and provide a setting for caregivers to model appropriate social interactions. The Parent Educator will also partner with caregivers to implement a structured Family Partnership Agreement, which is designed to identify needs and assist in creating an action plan to meet them.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

PAKEYS Level C - Early Childhood Education Baccalaureate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree in family studies and human development, social work, rehabilitative science, infant and maternal health, or related social services field.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week for 44 weeks during the program year.