Impact-Driven Head Start & EHS Child Specialist

crystalstairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k Matching

Paid Holidays

Paid Winter Break

Flex Spending

LMS access

Job summary

Crystal Stairs is seeking a dedicated Head Start / Early Head Start Child Development Specialist for our Los Angeles FCCH programs. You will integrate comprehensive Head Start services across health, nutrition, disabilities, and family involvement, working holistically with families from birth through preschool.

The role emphasizes adult learning, regulatory knowledge, and collaborative planning with families and providers to support child development and family outcomes.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development or a related field.
• Eligibility for California Commission of Teachers Teacher Permit or to obtain one.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a state funded child care program and in empowering families.

Responsibilities

• Provide Early Head Start services to children in a FCCH setting.
• Complete documentation across education, family services, disabilities, mental health, nutrition, and health.
• Engage families in goal setting and develop family partnership plans.
• Establish trusting, culturally responsive relationships with FCCH Providers and families.
• Visit each assigned FCCH weekly and complete Site Visit Reports.

Job description

Crystal Stairs is seeking a dedicated Head Start / Early Head Start Child Development Specialist for our Los Angeles FCCH programs. You will integrate comprehensive Head Start services across health, nutrition, disabilities, and family involvement, working holistically with families from birth through preschool.

The role emphasizes adult learning, regulatory knowledge, and collaborative planning with families and providers to support child development and family outcomes.