Family Educator

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced **Family Educator** to join our team. As a Family Educator, you will be responsible for conducting home visits, where you will support families in raising healthy, happy, and successful children. You will work closely with parents and caregivers of children ages 0-3 to provide educational opportunities and guidance for parents, as well as conduct assessments to identify where our help is needed most.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly home visits, where you will build stable and reliable relationships and support structures with families
• Respond to family-identified needs and help them gain access to community resources
• Partner with families in their own goal-setting process to advance family well-being
• Use research-backed curricula and parent input to develop age-appropriate and individualized lesson plans for children
• Ensure families are connected to preventative health care measures, and encourage that children remain current on well-child exams, dental exams, and immunizations
• Support pregnant parents through their pregnancy journey and beyond
• Maintain high-quality documentation regarding actions with families
• Plan and participate in center PLAY Groups to support socialization and program involvement for the whole family unit
• Attend trainings and meetings with enthusiasm and fervor to advance professional skills and team cohesion

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child development, family dynamics, and best practices in education and social services. Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.

Qualifications

This is not a remote position, must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.

Skills

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.

Benefits

Child Start embraces diversity. Child Start believes in the value of diversity in the workforce. Child Start is committed to providing an environment of fair and equitable treatment of everyone regardless of age, race, religion, color or creed, national origin or ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Child Start is committed to encourage the growth of all employees, effectively serve clients from all backgrounds, embrace and celebrate the diversity of our communities, and reflect the population Child Start is dedicated to serving.

Pay

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Schedule

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