Head Start- Family Educator

Capital Area Head Start is seeking Early Head Start Family Educators to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families.

About the role

As an Early Head Start Family Educator, you will work in collaboration with our inclusive education and support teams to provide comprehensive home-based services. This includes establishing positive relationships with children and families, facilitating home visits, helping families access necessary information, resources, and services, facilitating socialization/family days, and ensuring continuity of services for enrolled expectant families and children ages 0-3.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with children and families
• Facilitate home visits
• Help families access necessary information, resources, and services
• Facilitate socialization/family days
• Ensure continuity of services for enrolled expectant families and children ages 0-3

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain Home Visitor Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within one year of hire
• Experience working with young children and families, providing knowledge of early childhood development, family services, and developmentally appropriate practice
• Basic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and learn web-based systems
• Valid driver’s license and access to a properly insured vehicle or public transportation
• Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances
• Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred

Pay

Minimum of $18.42 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Extensive training and learning opportunities
• Career development and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines
• Health and wellness programs

Schedule

Full-time, flexible schedule.