Head Start Parent Educator: Family Support & Home Visits

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Door in Milwaukee is hiring a Head Start Parent Educator to support families with children birth to five through home visits, parent education, and community referrals. The role focuses on collaborative relationships, addressing health, nutrition, and disabilities services while aligning with Head Start standards and Wisconsin learning frameworks.

The Parent Educator conducts regular home visits, documents progress, and collaborates with content area experts to enhance learning experiences

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Bilingual - fluency in Spanish or Hmong (oral and written) if applicable.
• Experience coordinating parent and child activities in home settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, enroll and maintain a caseload of 10-12 families.
• Conduct weekly (90-minute) home visits with enrolled families to support parenting and learning.
• For families in PCHP, conduct an additional 30-minute weekly visit.
• Ensure visits meet Head Start/Early Head Start standards and program requirements.
• Document all contacts in the required system (e.g., ChildPlus).
• Coordinate referrals for health, childcare, and social services.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish or Hmong)

Strong communication

Home visiting

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Next Door in Milwaukee is hiring a Head Start Parent Educator to support families with children birth to five through home visits, parent education, and community referrals. The role focuses on collaborative relationships, addressing health, nutrition, and disabilities services while aligning with Head Start standards and Wisconsin learning frameworks.

The Parent Educator conducts regular home visits, documents progress, and collaborates with content area experts to enhance learning experiences