Home Educator & Family Support Specialist

Paycom - ATS; Sidney, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

401(k)

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Paid education

Affordable & comprehensive benefits

Caring colleagues

Job summary

Head Start is seeking a Home Educator to partner with families in their homes, promoting positive parent-child interactions and development-centered parenting. You will assess goals, identify needed resources, and support school readiness, using Head Start tools to surmount obstacles.

Traveling across the service area, you will visit families weekly, document progress, and help ensure access to developmental, social-emotional, medical, and dental screenings.

Qualifications

• Home-based CDA credential or comparable credential or coursework.
• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Willing to undertake training within 18 months for effective family support.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, enroll, and maintain eligible families in Head Start programs.
• Visit families weekly, document activities and progress, and connect to resources.
• Collaborate with families on goals including IFSP/IEP, plan development.
• Coach parents in observation and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Provide maternal/pregnant family education and social services support.
• Attend meetings with local agencies and maintain relationships.

Skills

Home visiting

Education

CDA credential

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Head Start is seeking a Home Educator to partner with families in their homes, promoting positive parent-child interactions and development-centered parenting. You will assess goals, identify needed resources, and support school readiness, using Head Start tools to surmount obstacles.

Traveling across the service area, you will visit families weekly, document progress, and help ensure access to developmental, social-emotional, medical, and dental screenings.