Home-Visit Early Childhood Educator

Easterseals Southern California; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southern California is hiring an Early Childhood Educator to plan, implement, and evaluate an inclusive curriculum for children and their families. The role requires weekly home visits, collaboration with parents, and participation in coaching provided by Easterseals.

Qualified candidates hold a CDA credential or equivalent, with a Child Development Permit encouraged; CPR/First Aid and food handler certificates are required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED or National equivalent is required.
• A current national Home Visitor CDA Credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition; OR a comparable certificate that meets or exceeds the national CDA requirements; OR 12 units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development with core areas.
• A Child Development Permit is encouraged and, in some cases, will be required by the County.
• Must meet ongoing educational requirements to qualify for permit/CDA, if required by the position.
• Must possess and maintain CPR and first aid certificate.
• Food handler’s certificate.
• Annual California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training and Pesticide Safety Training per Healthy Schools Act.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, evaluates and supervises an inclusive curriculum for assigned children and parents.
• Travels weekly to child’s home or approved location; supports parent-child relationships.
• Participates in practice-based coaching provided by Easterseals.
• Assists in recruiting participants and coordinates intake/enrollment; maintains records and databases.
• Plans trainings and Family Partnership Agreements, quarterly during enrollment.
• Supports child well-being through health, nutrition and dental screenings and supplies care.
• Communicates with associates, community and social services; acts as advocate and liaison.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Home visiting

Parent collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Home Visitor CDA Credential

Equivalent CDA certificate

12 Early Childhood Education units

Child Development Permit encouraged

CPR/First Aid certification

Food handler certificate

Job description

Easterseals Southern California is hiring an Early Childhood Educator to plan, implement, and evaluate an inclusive curriculum for children and their families. The role requires weekly home visits, collaboration with parents, and participation in coaching provided by Easterseals.

Qualified candidates hold a CDA credential or equivalent, with a Child Development Permit encouraged; CPR/First Aid and food handler certificates are required.