Child Family Educator- Community Based

Clayton Early Learning•Denver, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community-Based Child and Family Educator (CFE) supports families and children across partner sites in the Denver Metro area. This role focuses on helping families set and achieve goals, providing resources, and ensuring children's healthy development. CFEs collaborate with families, educators, and community partners to promote school readiness and overall well-being for both the child and family. Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing children from birth to five with an exceptional start and empowering families for lifelong success. We directly serve approximately 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community partnership sites. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network and the Head Start community, we are deeply committed to providing high quality early childhood education through a whole-child, whole-family approach. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver is the foundation for our strategic vision to become a thriving neighborhood center to serve the community more fully, addressing needs including food security and health care access. Our team of over 125 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work, Human Family Development, or related field required
1+ years of experience in child-facing roles
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including CBI/FBI fingerprinting. Child abuse and neglect state registry, MVR and a national sex offender registry check every 5 years.
Must have a valid license driver's license with evidence of active vehicle insurance
Pediatric first aid and CPR certification
Current PPD-TB testing, standard immunizations, and annual health statement, or willingness to obtain as required
Participate in training programs, workshops, and meetings related to the role
Maintains strong technology proficiency and quickly adapts to new systems, applications, and digital solutions.
Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and commitment to the organization's mission and values
Exhibits accountability and ownership by taking responsibility for commitments, actions, and results.
Creates a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment for children, families, and employees.
Communicates clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, while building strong relationships and influencing employees at all levels.
Build strong relationships through teamwork that prioritizes safety and well-being.
Problem-solving with resilience, emotional intelligence, and a solution-oriented mindset.
Strong compassion for children with the ability to interact with children and families in a positive manner
Experience with and/or knowledge of different cultures and demonstrated ability to adapt to a variety of diverse audiences
Ability to identify and resolve conflict; ability to remain calm and to calm others in stressful or confrontational situations
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to be patient and supportive with the approach on the learning process
Planning and time management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines

Responsibilities

Implements programs to meet student's needs and ensures parents are involved in the student's development; conducts ongoing assessments and maintains documentation of the student's progress; performs developmental screening of all students; develops weekly plans from results of ongoing assessment
Implements case management and support to families; facilitates the identification of family's personal and family goals; completes and monitors the family partnership agreement; refers students showing delays for developmental screenings
Functions as a service planner for families; provides information to them on child development, health education, etc.; provides crisis intervention to families around child abuse, domestic violence, emergency food, housing needs, etc.; communicates program expectations and goals
Coordinates opportunities for family participation in parent meetings, volunteer opportunities, events, etc.; plans and carries out events including such details as room reservation, speakers, activities for families, childcare, transportation, etc.
Conducts home visits and works with internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate program and support services are established for each student; continually evaluates ways to best serve families
Creates and provides reports, tools or forms to families or internal stakeholders; maintains accurate documentation of caseload
Communicates regularly and works in an Interdisciplinary manner with parents and internal stakeholders
Partners with families to ensure student attendance is 85% or better
Assists the internal team in implementing behavior strategies and plans with parents as needed
Provides support and/or coverage to the classroom as needed
Collaborates with health service staff to monitor compliance with health requirements; guides families in the acquisition and use of medical and dental services
Completes and monitors all forms, tools, program documentation etc. in a timely manner and in compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements
Provides regular objective case notes and records of contact and communications with families in COPA