Home Educator, Head Start/Early Head Start

Amarillo, Cleveland Street Campus; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas ESC Region 16 Amarillo, Cleveland Street Campus is seeking a Home Educator for Head Start/Early Head Start to support home-based services for pregnant women, children, and families. You will guide parents to create nurturing learning environments and provide activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in children according to their age and stage.

The role requires collaboration with staff, dedication to family well-being, and compliance with Head Start

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree or 50-60 college hours with some early childhood/child development preferred.
• Parents As Teachers certification or willingness to obtain required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates year-round recruitment, application, and enrollment of children for program vacancies and/or waiting lists ensuring a full caseload throughout the year.
• Provides written and/or oral translation services for families during lessons, meetings, programs/events, and in the community, as needed.
• Engages in respectful and responsive goal-oriented partnerships with families to promote student success and family well-being.
• Supports families in using community resources that enhance family well-being, foster self-sufficiency, and children's learning and development.
• Completes the minimum number of weekly home visits and group socialization activities for home-based families according to Head Start performance standards.

Skills

Experience with young children

Bilingual

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Technology skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates Degree or 50-60 college hours with early childhood focus

Parents As Teachers certification or willingness

First Aid and CPR certification or willingness

Job description

Home Educator, Head Start/Early Head Start

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Job Details

Job ID: 5889705

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

To comply with all federal guidelines (Head Start Performance Standards, Transmittal Notices, etc.) and local Head Start/Early Head Start policies in providing pregnant women, children and families with Head Start/Early Head Start services in the home-based program option. To provide parents/guardians with instruction to create learning environments and varied experiences which will help their child(ren) develop socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically, in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development and toward the overall goal of social competence. To assist parents in developing skills which contribute to the

well-being of all family members.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates Degree or 50-60 college hours with some early childhood/child development preferred
• Parents As Teachers certification or willingness to obtain required
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness

Skills

• Experience working with children ages 0 to 5 years required
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English or Somali, Chin, Burmese, Amharic, Tigryan)
• Valid Texas Driver's License or other reliable mode of transportation during work hours required
• Proof of current automobile liability insurance required
• Moderate technology skills required
• Must be service driven with the ability to assume personal responsibility and maintain a positive outlook
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, possess the ability to work as a team player, enjoy a variety of activities, and possess organizational abilities

Working Conditions:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting, frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and standing
• Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching, occasional driving
• Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
• Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent regionwide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
• Regular Attendance is an essential function

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Facilitates year-round recruitment, application, and enrollment of children for program vacancies and/or waiting lists ensuring a full caseload throughout the year
• Provides written and/or oral translation services for families during lessons, meetings, programs/events, and in the community, as needed
• Engages in respectful and responsive goal-oriented partnerships with families to promote student success and family well-being
• Supports families in using community resources that enhance family well-being, foster self-sufficiency, and children's learning and development
• Completes the minimum number of weekly home visits and group socialization activities for home-based families according to Head Start performance standards
• Use the PAT curriculum and ongoing assessments to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities
• Demonstrates respect and accepts differences for each child and family while remaining responsive to family strengths and culture
• Reinforces acceptable behavior modeling and conversation while using a calm, non-threatening voice
• Provides opportunities for each child to experience success and reinforces all efforts by extending learning at every opportunity
• Ensures required screenings and ongoing assessments are completed in compliance with program standards
• Enhances observation skills of parents in assessing children's social, emotional, cognitive, and fine and gross motor development
• Collaborates on referrals for enrolled children and families in all areas while providing appropriate, detailed, and accurate documentation
• Maintains child and family records by updating and filing all required forms and documentation according to local timelines and the Head Start performance standards
• Complies with agency and program policies regarding confidentiality of records and refrains from community gossip regarding families
• Plans and facilitates group socializations by engaging parents in appropriate learning activities
• Works in collaboration with staff as part of a comprehensive services team to deliver program services to families as required by Head Start Performance Standards
• Updates and enters program service documentation into the database within required timeframes for monthly and yearly reporting
• Collects and analyzes information for monitoring and continual improvement in services
• Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
• Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16 Head Start
• Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
• Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
• Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
• Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
• Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.37 to $24.05 IS-4

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Edna Medrano , PROGRAMMATIC AREA SPECIALIST
• Amarillo, Cleveland Street Campus
• Email: [e-mail]

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