Home-Based Early Childhood Teacher (Head Start)

Sylvania; Flint (MI); Remote; USD 28,992 - 41,292; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a Home-Based Teacher to plan and implement developmentally appropriate home visitation for Head Start families in Michigan. Visits occur weekly, 90 minutes, in enrolled families' homes, with collaboration across Health, Family Engagement, Disabilities, and Behavioral Health teams.

The role emphasizes literacy, language, math, science, and social skills through Parents as Teachers curricula, maintaining confidentiality, and documenting progress using Child Plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Infant/toddler/preschool CDA accepted; Home Visitor CDA acceptable.
• Experience in early childhood settings and home visiting is preferred.
• Ability to travel to homes in assigned area and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Plans home-based and socialization activities aligned with Head Start standards.
• Develops materials using Parents as Teachers and Partners for a Healthy Baby curricula.
• Maintains confidentiality and respectful engagement with families.
• Documents child and family progress using required screenings and assessments.
• Coordinates recruitment, enrollment, and required documentation for families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Data collection

Recordkeeping

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Infant/toddler/preschool CDA

Home Visitor CDA accepted

Bachelor’s degree in related field with CDA accepted

Tools

Child Plus

Job description

Sylvania seeks a Home-Based Teacher to plan and implement developmentally appropriate home visitation for Head Start families in Michigan. Visits occur weekly, 90 minutes, in enrolled families' homes, with collaboration across Health, Family Engagement, Disabilities, and Behavioral Health teams.

The role emphasizes literacy, language, math, science, and social skills through Parents as Teachers curricula, maintaining confidentiality, and documenting progress using Child Plus.