Home-Based Family Support Educator

Ohio Head Start Association, Inc.; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 47,938,000 - 66,679,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

401(k)

Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Paid Education

Affordable Benefits

Caring Colleagues

Job summary

Ohio Head Start Association, Inc. is seeking a Home Educator to work in the Piqua, OH area. The role involves in-home support for Head Start families, promoting positive parent-child interactions and developmental goals aligned with early education standards.

Responsibilities include enrolling eligible families, visiting weekly, documenting progress, and coordinating with local agencies. A CDA or higher and an associate’s degree are preferred, with tuition assistance and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Home visiting experience preferred.
• CDA credential or equivalent coursework required as part of an associate's or bachelor’s degree.
• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or related field preferred.
• Willing to undertake, within 18 months, any additional required training for effective family support.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Head Start families in their home to promote positive parent-child interactions, development-centered parenting, and family-well-being to ensure a thriving child.
• Recruit, complete and maintain enrollment with eligible families, develop a rapport and provide services through ongoing interactions.
• Visit families weekly, document activities and progress, and ensure they have the resources to obtain developmental, social-emotional, medical and dental screenings.
• Collaborate with family on goals, including those established on an IFSP, IEP or other case plan.
• Coach parent/guardian in observation and documentation techniques, and in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate practices with children; assist and encourage them in their role of primary educator for their child using the established curriculum. Encourage and support an educationally stimulating environment and incorporate the use of learning materials commonly found in the home to carry out activities; follow home visiting safety guidance plan at all times.
• Provide pregnant women and expectant families educational and social service support specific to their individual needs.
• Offer periodic group socialization experiences for children and families to interact with each other and their peers.
• Become knowledgeable about, maintain working relationships, and attend meetings with local agencies that can also serve our families.

Skills

Home visiting experience

Education

CDA credential

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Ohio Head Start Association, Inc. is seeking a Home Educator to work in the Piqua, OH area. The role involves in-home support for Head Start families, promoting positive parent-child interactions and developmental goals aligned with early education standards.

Responsibilities include enrolling eligible families, visiting weekly, documenting progress, and coordinating with local agencies. A CDA or higher and an associate’s degree are preferred, with tuition assistance and ongoing training