Parent Educator

The Learning Lamp & Ignite Education Solutions; Connellsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement plan

529 Savings Plan

Job summary

The Learning Lamp in Pennsylvania is seeking a part-time Early Childhood Educator to provide parent education and family support through home visits. You will promote healthy development from pregnancy to kindergarten using the Parents as Teachers curriculum, conduct developmental screenings, and plan engaging activities with staff.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field, plus required clearances; ability to lift up to 40 lbs; and a valid PA driver’s

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Clearances must be current (State Criminal History, Child Abuse, FBI).
• Valid PA driver's license and physical within 1 year prior to start.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide parent education and family support through home visits.
• Promote healthy development from pregnancy to kindergarten.
• Use Parents as Teachers curriculum and developmentally appropriate resources.
• Conduct child developmental screenings (vision, hearing, language, motor).
• Collaborate with staff to plan engaging activities for children.

Skills

Parent education

Home visits

Child development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, related field

Job description

You have a purpose and so should your job. Our children are the future of our community, and their care and education will directly impact their growth, development, and success. We believe success in the classroom is the foundation for success in life - and that no child should go without the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The Learning Lamp has been lighting the way to a brighter future for nearly 20 years in our region. Initially started with the mission to provide access to high quality tutoring without the high price tag, our organization has grown, minimizing education and care disparities for children through child care, tutoring, and more. We are an integral part of the community, providing much needed support for families, schools, and children.

What are the hours like?

• This is a part-time position.

What do we offer?

• Pay Range starts at $19.00 per hour
• Our Part-Time positions also include:
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement savings (403(b))
• 529 Savings Plan

What are the duties and responsibilities?

• Provides parent education, developmental information and family support to parents through personal home visits.
• Promote the healthy development of children from pregnancy to kindergarten.
• Utilize the nationally recognized "Parents as Teachers" curriculum to deliver quality home-based early childhood education, developmentally age-appropriate resources and effective child-parent interaction techniques
• Conduct child developmental screenings including vision, hearing, the understanding and use of language, motor development, hand-eye coordination, and health and physical development.
• Collaborating with other Child Care Staff to plan and execute fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities for the children in the classroom and on the playground;
• Caring for vulnerable young children when preparing snacks/meals, changing diapers, cleaning and supervising;
• Safeguarding each child when cleaning the classroom, adhering to the safety and security regulations you learn through our employee development training.

What are the required qualifications?

• MUST have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, Social services or other related field.
• Previous experience with children, and this does not have to be in a childcare center! Are you a parent? Have you volunteered with children before? Are you a former or retired teacher? All of these are examples of some of the many ways our staff have experience with children.
• Other:
• Appropriate clearances and trainings: PA State Criminal History Record, Child Abuse Report, FBI Criminal History Report, NSOR clearance, and Mandated Reporter Training. Clearances must be kept current.
• Physical done within one year prior to start date
• TB test within three months prior to start date
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Valid PA Driver’s License

Our opportunities are a great way to get a start in your career that offers a lot of room to grow within our organization. We need supportive and committed people to positively impact the next generation.

Note: The specific responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on the policies of regulations governing child care and education.

EOE - The Learning Lamp is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. In accordance with the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA), The Learning Lamp will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees or applicants with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on business operations. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where all employees and applicants feel valued and supported. Reasonable Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. All qualified individuals are enco uraged to apply.